THE BIG BOOK OF TRANSPORT

THE BIG BOOK OF TRANSPORT

Artia, Praha, 1987
Octopus Books, London, 1987
ilustrácie Spytimír Bursík, Jiří Bouda, Miroslav Rada, Jaroslav Velc
ISBN 0-7064-2656-8

encyklopédie, doprava,
320 s., angličtina
hmotnosť: 1440 g

tvrdá väzba s prebalom, veľký formát
stav: dobrý

4,00 €

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- the fascinating history of transport from primitive sleds to articulated lorries; from ancient rafts to nuclear-powered ships; from the first balloon to amazing spacecraft

- an informative and lively text describes all forms of road, rail, water and airtransport, as well as other important forms of transport such as lifts, cable cars, pipelines and conveyor belts

- over 700 illustrations including colour artwork on every page and masses of clear explanatory diagrams

Illustrated throughout in full colour, this fascinating book traces the development of transport on rails, road, water and in the air. With an authoritative and lively text it describes vehicles of the past and present and shows us some of the exciting possibilities for the future. There is also a special section which covers other important forms of transport such as lifts, pipelines and conveyor belts.

Colour illustrations on every page show hundreds of different vehicles in action and in period settings, while clear and detailed diagrams help to explain the construction and workings of engines, railway points, car tyres, radar and many other important aspects of transport.

With masses to interest all transport enthusiasts, this highly readable book will provide an invaluable source of information for the whole family.