The Fire Engine - An Illustrated History

168 Pages·1987·27.236 MB·English

by  Simon Goodenough

An
Illustrated History
THE FIRE ENGINE
AnIllustratedHistory
In this lucid and entertaining tx)Ok. Simon
GcxxJenoughtakesthehistoryoffirefighting
equipment from the gleaming steam
pumpers of the industnal revolution to the
automated, specialised machines of our
owntime.
Over 170 photographs. 60ofthem incolor,
conveythedramaandshrill,stndenturgency
of fire engines speeding to combat one of
man'smostdeadlyenemies.
The Fire Engine reveals the power and
fascination of the vehicles and equipment
themselves, paying tributetotheengineers
whocreatethemandthededicatedmenwho
usethem.
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Reprinted1985 (twice) ,1986,1987
ISBN0-89009-871-9
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CONTENTS
TheEnemy. Fire 6 Fire EnginesToday 118
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TheEarlyDays 22 Glossary 154
PumpingbyHand 34 Bibliography 156
TheAge ofSteam 50 TheManujiictnrers 157
MotorPower 82 Index 159