The Story of Jeep [Paperback]

Patrick Foster (Author)

Book Description

Series: Story of Jeep | Publication Date: September 18, 2004

The Story of a Legend

Pat Foster's award-winning The Story of Jeep is back - bigger, more colorful, and more complete than ever. With updates on models from 2000 through 2005, Foster's new tribute to "the world's greatest fighting machine" is an essential part of any Jeep lover's library.

In this history-packed, full-color second edition, the country's preeminent Jeep writer and historian details Jeep's roller-coaster history, from the early war-time prototypes, to the Kaiser and AMC eras, to the big buyout by Chrysler.

With the help of more than 400 photos, Foster expertly tells the tale of how Jeep has evolved from a military workhorse, to 4x4 pioneer, to popular family hauler, all the while retaining its place as a great American icon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (September 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087349735X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873497350
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good overview of entire Jeep history, August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of Jeep (Paperback)

Good coverage of the entire history of the Jeep brandname. Very good from the 70's to the present giving the reader every peice of information on the fast moving changes of the last 20 years. My only complaint is the 50's and 60's history is weak. Overall an easy to read and informative book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WELL ORGANIZED,PACKED FULL OF JEEP HISTORY, September 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of Jeep (Paperback)

SATURATED WITH JEEP INFORMATION,COVERS ALL MASS PRODUCED MILITARY AND CIVILIAN JEEPS AND THE BEST CONCEPT SECTION I'VE EVER SEEN.PLENTY OF PHOTOS FOR ANY JEEP FAN INCLUDING ADS.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true history of Jeep, November 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Story of Jeep (Paperback)

What I like about this book is that it covers the history of Jeep as a business entity as well as a vehicle. Foster is a well-respected historian and he really did a fantastic job with this book. The photos alone are worth the price- including views inside the Jeep factory, plus unusual overseas Jeep models. The book has a wealth of pictures. This is without a doubt the best history of Jeep ever.