Read books, united kingdom, 2009. Paperback. Book condition: new. 216 x 140 mm. Language: english brand new book ***** print on demand *****.This early, extensively illustrated works was originally published in 1902. Contents include i. Introduction. Ii. Animal power carriages. Iii. Spring-motor carriages. Iv. Carriages propelled by the wind. V. The early attempts to apply steam power to road vehicles. Vi. The steam carriage boom 1821-1840. Vii. The application of compressed air. Viii. Steam carriages 1858-1881. Ix. Electric carriages