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Photo of THE ROMANCE OF TRANSPORT written by Hawks, Ellison published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd. (STOCK CODE: 1606211) for sale by Stella & Rose's Books

THE ROMANCE OF TRANSPORT

by Ellison Hawks

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.. 1st. 1931

Almost very good condition. Colour frontis. Numerous b/w plates.

Spine bumped and a little faded. Bookplate to front pastedown. Scattered foxing throughout.

Stock no. 1606211

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Contents

I. BEASTS OF BURDEN
II. TRANSPORT WITHOUT WHEELS
III. THE FIRST WHEELED VEHICLES
IV. STAGE-WAGONS, HACKNEY-CARRIAGES, POST-CHAISES AND CABS
V. THE COACH
VI. THE HORSE-DRAWN OMNIBUS
VII. FROM ROMAN ROADS TO BRITISH TURNPIKES
VIII. THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN ROADS
IX. HOW RAILWAYS BEGAN
X. THE COMING OF THE RAILWAY
XI. MECHANICAL ROAD TRANSPORT: FROM STEAM CARRIAGE TO MOTOR-CYCLE
XII. MECHANICAL ROAD TRANSPORT: FROM MOTOR-CAR TO TRACTOR
XIII. INLAND WATER TRANSPORT
XIV. OCEAN TRANSPORT: WOODEN SHIPS
XV. OCEAN TRANSPORT: IRON AND STEEL SHIPS
XVI. THE STORY OF THE AIRSHIP
XVII. THE STORY OF THE AEROPLANE
XVIII. AIR TRANSPORT TODAY

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