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American Work Trucks: A Pictorial History of Commercial Trucks, 1900-1994

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This book of 300 pages contains several chapters written by an assortment of authors, some of whom have produced their own books. There are chapters on collecting truck toys, collecting real trucks, restoring, truck museums, truck memorabilia, trucking pioneers and Teamsters to name a few.

The bulk of the book consists of a photo review, divided into three chapters: 'Highway Pioneers 1900-1939' (120 pages) , 'Knights of the Road 1940 - 1969' (75 pages) and 'Modern Classics 1970 - 1994.' (64 pages)

Considerable coveraqge is afforded to light and medium duty trucks, and as such should appeal to collectors and fans of this catagory.

Most of the illustratons for the three big chapters have been lifted from OEM truck brochures and advertising material.

Although many of these photos would have been originally in full color,(especially from 1965 onwards) here they are all portrayed in black and white. In fact the only color which graces this book is to be found on the cover. For a book published in 1993, I find this disappointing.

Kenworth and Peterbilt fans seeking shiny chrome and polished aluminium will starve, but those interested in Whites, light and medium duty trucks, particularly from 1900 to 1939, should find this book a worthy addition to their collection.