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THE WORLD ON WHEELS

by H.O. Duncan; E. Vavin

Published by H.O. Duncan. 1st. 1926

Almost very good condition. A VERY HEAVY TOME, WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE. Large format. Leather spine; raised bands to spine. B/w illustrations. Includes a fascinating History of the Bicycle.

Covers are very heavily worn, with much loss of cover/top surface of leather spine. Chipping along edges of covers and scuffing/grubby marks. Foxing to outer page edges. Contents are still very good - a few pale margin marks. Joints are a bit cracked.

Stock no. 2133940

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Contents

  • Portrait of H.O. Duncan
  • Portrait of E. Vavin
  • Preface
  • Origin of the Wheel
  • Part I - Ancient Roads; Primitive Methods of Travel
  • Part II - Prophets and Precursors; Origin and Progress of Steam
  • Part III - The Fascinating Horseless-Carriage Era; Interesting Practical Steam Experiments
  • Part IV - Invasion of the "Iron Horse"; Babyhood of Modern Railroad
  • Part V - The Romance of Fuel; Petroleum and its Substitutes
  • Part VI - Story of the Bicycle; Sport, Pastime and Industry
  • Part VII - One of the Best-Known Cycle and Motor Pioneers; Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan
  • Part VIII - The Early Petrol Era
  • Part IX - The Story of Pneumatic Tyres
  • Part X - The Story of the British Motor Industry
  • Part XI - Financial Schemes of Harry J. Lawson
  • Part XII - Amazing Career, Bluff and Adventures of E.J. Pennington
  • Part XIII - Sewyln Francis Edge
  • Part XIV - Other Prominent English Pioneers
  • Part XV - Story of the American Motor Industry; H.O. Duncan's Personal Visit in 1918
  • Part XVI - Story of the German Motor Industry; H.O. Duncan's Personal Visit in 1925
  • Part XVII - World Tours and Expeditions; Sensational Motor-Car Drives
  • Part XVIII - Modern Roads and their Development; Highways of Today in all Countries
  • Part XIX - Fascinating Odds and Ends

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