Author: H. Money Coutts
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473352568
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Gordon Bennett, 1904 - A Tour Across Europe In A Motor Car
Author: H. Money Coutts
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473352568
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473352568
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The British Motor Industry 1896–1939
Author: K. Richardson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 134903388X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 134903388X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
World's Work
Author: Henry Norman
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Languages : en
Pages : 706
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Languages : en
Pages : 706
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The Fairmount Park Motor Races, 1908-1911
Author: Michael J. Seneca
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786416653
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
For four years, early in the last century, the Fairmount Park Motor Races were run on an eight-mile course in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park. They drew half a million spectators the first year, but surprisingly they have been overlooked as part of automobile racing history and as part of the history of Philadelphia. In contrast to other racing events, such as the Vanderbilt Cup, there were never any serious injuries and not a single death, but after four years of spectacular racing, the event was banned, with safety concerns cited. Opening with a brief look at automobile racing prior to 1908, the book covers the events leading up to the first race. It discusses the proposal to have a race in Fairmount Park and the reasons why Philadelphia, and the park in particular, was such an unlikely place. Both the on-track action of the races and the off-track events that affected them are described. Dr. J. William White's successful crusade, following the 1911 outing, to stop the races is examined, as are attempts to revive the race in the following six years, including Philadelphia's attempt to compete with Indianapolis by constructing a two-mile oval speedway, and the city's eventual exit from automobile racing.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786416653
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
For four years, early in the last century, the Fairmount Park Motor Races were run on an eight-mile course in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park. They drew half a million spectators the first year, but surprisingly they have been overlooked as part of automobile racing history and as part of the history of Philadelphia. In contrast to other racing events, such as the Vanderbilt Cup, there were never any serious injuries and not a single death, but after four years of spectacular racing, the event was banned, with safety concerns cited. Opening with a brief look at automobile racing prior to 1908, the book covers the events leading up to the first race. It discusses the proposal to have a race in Fairmount Park and the reasons why Philadelphia, and the park in particular, was such an unlikely place. Both the on-track action of the races and the off-track events that affected them are described. Dr. J. William White's successful crusade, following the 1911 outing, to stop the races is examined, as are attempts to revive the race in the following six years, including Philadelphia's attempt to compete with Indianapolis by constructing a two-mile oval speedway, and the city's eventual exit from automobile racing.
The Motor
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 788
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 788
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The First American Grand Prix
Author: Tanya A. Bailey
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476615225
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
This book provides an in-depth look at the great motor races that took place in Savannah, Georgia, in the golden era of early road racing: the Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America and the Vanderbilt Cup. By examining Savannah's earlier fame in national bicycle racing competitions and its ties to the powerful dynasties who controlled the racing world, the book explains how and why Savannah was chosen. It details the construction of the course, reveals why the races and course were considered "America's greatest" by international racing experts of the period and includes many biographies of the drivers who came to Savannah. Finally, the book explores the theories and complexities of why Savannah's races and road racing in general came to an end.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476615225
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
This book provides an in-depth look at the great motor races that took place in Savannah, Georgia, in the golden era of early road racing: the Grand Prize of the Automobile Club of America and the Vanderbilt Cup. By examining Savannah's earlier fame in national bicycle racing competitions and its ties to the powerful dynasties who controlled the racing world, the book explains how and why Savannah was chosen. It details the construction of the course, reveals why the races and course were considered "America's greatest" by international racing experts of the period and includes many biographies of the drivers who came to Savannah. Finally, the book explores the theories and complexities of why Savannah's races and road racing in general came to an end.
The Automobile
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 994
Book Description
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Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 994
Book Description
Haydn's Dictionary of Dates and Universal Information Relating to All Ages and Nations
Author: Joseph Haydn
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Category : Chronology, Historical
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
Book Description
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Category : Chronology, Historical
Languages : en
Pages : 1636
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The Autocar
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 988
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 988
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The Horseless Age
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Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Automobile industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 698
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