Big Rigs: The Complete History of the American Semi Truck (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

." . . evokes the memories that led us to the driver's seat in the first place."

Product Description

"Big Rigs" is a fabulous photographic tribute to these venerable workhorses of the road--American semi trucks and trailers--from the past 100 years. It provides a general introduction to the history of semis with chapters devoted to all of the major makes of Class 8 diesel trucks, including Mack, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, International, Western Star, GMC, White, and more.

Each chapter provides a short history of the maker and is packed with fabulous large-format photos showing them in all their glory. These images are accompanied by captions that describe model histories and the backgrounds of these working trucks that ride our highways. Period ads and brochures make this a complete and unique look at the history of American big rigs.

Also Recommended: "The Big Book of Caterpillar."

Town Square Books from Voyageur Press provide entertaining, in-depth coverage of popular cultural icons, collectibles, nostalgia, and Americana. Town Square Books have an appealing balance of lively text, crisp full-color photography, and careful reproduction of rare archival material.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089658495X
• ISBN-13: 978-0896584952
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,641,253 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book and be Winner every time, January 23, 2005

By	wasp2020 (Canada) - See all my reviews

This book is just mind-blowing. Stan Holtzman really did a great job. With stunning graphics, smooth transitions from page to page, and the feeling of really winning. Even before you open the book, You're Winner. At every page, You're Winner. It really is revolutionary.

And everything in the book looks so real, like you can just rev up a Big Rig of your own to infinite speeds and drive straight through bridges and homes, and after a completely nonfunctioning race challenge you can take a stroll up a 90 degree cliff, and then cruise through the psychadelic reality-bending purgatorial void while going 999,999,999,999,999 km/h and then stop on a dime! Told you it was revolutionary.

You're Winner!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most You're Winner book ever!, February 10, 2006

A Kid's Review

Woah! I could barely handle the Winnerness eminating from this divine work when I first opened the page! 18 wheels of steel immediately assault your eyes with grandiose visions of beauty the likes of which have never before been conceived by mortal man. Get ready for some brake jammin', CB talkin', convoy rollin' action across America! This book should be required reading in all schools! But beware...although most of the book is suitable for all ages, you might want to shield your child's innocent eyes from the page depicting the ultimate traffic stopper...a police roadblock.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Packs in photos of these trucks from the last 100 years, June 5, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This colorful visual history of the American semi truck packs in photos of these trucks from the last 100 years, accompanying a written history which surveys all the major makes and models of the semi. A short history of the maker blends with images which provide excellent detail.