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Transportation in America
4 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Transportation in America series.
This book chronicles the development of aquatic transportation in the United States, covering Native American canoes, the Canal Era, steamboats, transatlantic travel, and modern vessels. Photos, illustrations, and a sprinkling of primary sources bring the informative text to life. Addresses, reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King
(3)
4-6
Transportation in America series.
These books trace the development of transportation from the nation's dependence on horses to modern high-horsepower vehicles. Sandler includes brief commentary on trucks, SUVs, rental cars, computerized components, and governmental regulations. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the well-written text. Directory, reading list, timeline. Ind. [Review covers these Transportation in America titles: Driving around the USA, Galloping across the USA, and Straphanging in the USA.]
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(3)
4-6
Transportation in America series.
These books trace the development of transportation from the nation's dependence on horses to modern high-horsepower vehicles. Sandler includes brief commentary on trucks, SUVs, rental cars, computerized components, and governmental regulations. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the well-written text. Directory, reading list, timeline. Ind. [Review covers these Transportation in America titles: Driving around the USA, Galloping across the USA, and Straphanging in the USA.]
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(3)
4-6
Transportation in America series.
These books trace the development of transportation from the nation's dependence on horses to modern high-horsepower vehicles. Sandler includes brief commentary on trucks, SUVs, rental cars, computerized components, and governmental regulations. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the well-written text. Directory, reading list, timeline. Ind. [Review covers these Transportation in America titles: Driving around the USA, Galloping across the USA, and Straphanging in the USA.]
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
4 reviews
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