History of the American Steam Fire-Engine (Dover Books on Transportation) (Paperback)

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Over 100 rare illustrations depict more than 70 antique fire engines with steam-powered pumps—from the very first one, built in 1829, up to the end of the 19th century. The copyright-free illustrations include pictures of Braithwaite’s "Comet," built for the King of Prussia in 1832; the Manhattan No. 8 of New York City, built by Lee & Larned; the Hurricane No. 13 of Philadelpia, by Chapman; the Northern Liberty, No. 8, of Boston, constructed by Jucket & Freeman; and many more. The text for each engine provides detailed information on cost, construction, water capacity, and other data.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486415309
• ISBN-13: 978-0486415307
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #554,241 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Reference Source, November 2, 2008

By	L. R. Morris - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Outstanding source of photographs, lithographs, and precise detailed mechanical line drawings of these old machines.

Originally printed in 1896, the written commentary is in the rich, highly descriptive style of the era, conveying nearly as much information as the images themselves.

Highly recommended to both model makers and fire apparatus buffs.

History of the American Steam Fire-Engine (Dover Books on Transportation)