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A Guide to Trains (Hardcover) by David Jackson Which is the world's steepest railroad? How do diesel trains work? Who designed the first steam engine? The story of trains and train travel encompasses great feats of engineering, the romance of the steam age, the expansion of cities, the winning and losing of wars, daring crines and an exciting freedom - mobility. A Guide to Trains is an exhilarating journey through history and around the world. When a train pulls into a great city, I am reminded of the closing moments of an overture. Graham Greene. Original. New hardcover. 2003.
Anatomy of the Lighthouse (Hardcover) by Mchael Rhein The story of the evolution of the lighthouse is a gripping and awe-inspiring one - a tale of trail and error, of inspiration and disaster, and of achievements made against almost impossible odds. This fascinating book examines lighthouses inside and out, from the primitive beacon and the fabled Pharos of the ancient world to the "Texas towers" of modern times. Jacket is scuffed and lightly marked. 2000.
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Bonneville Salt Flats (Hardcover) by Louise Ann Noeth Accelerate as fast as you can! Don't let the tires spin ad keep that vehicle perfectly straight through the timed mile. After a pair of two-minute, five-minute runs, you have a record and are a part of history.
Bonneville is the fastest place on earth. Racing on the salt flats, though, is different than any other racing because you race your car. Original. New book with markings on cover. 1999.
