The Age of the Traction Engine

The Age of the Traction Engine by R Whitehead. Published by Ian Allan Ltd, London, 1974. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. 96 Pgs. ISBN 0711001294. This book is not about the technicalities of Traction Engines but about the work they did. An outline of the development of traction engines is given, followed by chapters dealing with the tasks they performed, the men who manned them and their entanglements with the law and involvements in accidents. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8080.