Highway Buses of the 20th Century (A Photo Gallery) [Paperback]

William A. Luke (Author), Linda Metler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2004 | Series: A Photo Gallery

Over 300 photos combine with insightful captions to present a complete history of the intercity, charter, tour and sightseeing bus industry throughout the 20th Century. Each of the 11 chapters provides an overview of each important time period, including the development of styling and paint schemes, comfort, passenger seating, length/width, safety, engines, brakes, tires, transmissions, and the influence of road conditions, Federal regulations, national parks, tourism and entertainment, and international influences. High-quality photos illustrate a vast array of bus manufacturers and bus models, including the models that were used extensively as well as some that were unusual. Represented are many interesting bus companies, their bus routes, and other interesting facts.

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About the Author

William Luke has had a life-long interest in buses. From driving buses

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Iconografix; First Edition edition (October 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583881212
• ISBN-13: 978-1583881217
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #500,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Black and white pics only, May 16, 2006

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This review is from: Highway Buses of the 20th Century (A Photo Gallery) (Paperback)

The pics are in black and white only. Unfortunately, all the buses look the same without the color pics. Judging from the beautiful cover of the book, you would think all the pics would be in color. Not so. I bought the book and had to send it back.