From Covered Wagon To Streamliner

By Edward Hungerford

Book Overview

""From Covered Wagon to Streamliner"" by Edward Hungerford is a historical account of the evolution of transportation in America. The book takes the reader on a journey through time, starting with the era of the covered wagon and ending with the modern age of streamlined trains.Hungerford begins by describing the early days of travel in America, when settlers traveled westward in covered wagons pulled by horses or oxen. He then moves on to the era of steam-powered locomotives, which revolutionized transportation and opened up new opportunities for commerce and industry.The book also covers the development of electric streetcars and the rise of the automobile, which transformed the way people traveled and connected communities across the country. Hungerford delves into the history of these innovations, describing the key players and events that shaped their evolution.Finally, the book explores the age of streamlined trains, which brought a new level of speed and luxury to rail travel. Hungerford describes the design and construction of these trains, as well as the impact they had on American culture and society.Overall, ""From Covered Wagon to Streamliner"" is a comprehensive and engaging look at the history of transportation in America. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and provides valuable insights into the technological advancements that have shaped the world we live in today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163153893
• ISBN13: 9781163153895
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"