The History of North American Steam

By Christopher Chant

Book Overview

This illustrated history of steam trains makes a great gift item for train enthusiasts and railroad historians. It covers steam locomotives from its origins, its expansion through to its eventual obsoletion. It also includes a chapter on railroads in the north and south which covers Canada and Mexico. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color and written by an author with a number of authoritative titles to his credit, this book has been published in two other formats with over 40,000 copies sold. This new edition is in a mid-size format which would make a perfect addition to the collector's bookshelf.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785829334
• ISBN13: 9780785829331
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great book for train enthusiasts

I bought this book for my father's birthday. He is a huge train enthusiast and especially admires steam engines. The photographs are beautiful and plentiful. While I haven't read the text myself, my father ensures me that this book is wonderful! Great buy too!