Old Buses

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Old Buses
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Kaye
SeriesShire Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:56
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 149
Category/GenreHistory of specific subjects
Buses, trams and commercial vehicles
ISBN/Barcode 9780747806509
ClassificationsDewey:388.342330941
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Shire Publications
Publication Date 1 April 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Traces the development of the omnibus through the horse-drawn era to that of mechanical propulsion, when, after experiments with steam and electric battery units, the petrol engine reigned supreme until just before the Second World War.

Author Biography

David Kaye has been writing books on buses and trolleybuses since 1960. He regularly contributed to 'Classic Bus' magazine.