Reaganland

Reaganland

Author: Rick Perlstein

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-08-17

Total Pages: 1120

ISBN-13: 1476793069

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"From the bestselling author of Nixonland and The Invisible Bridge comes the dramatic conclusion of how conservatism took control of American political power"--


The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion

The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion

Author: Steven J. Urbanowicz

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780806523095

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Profusely illustrated and engagingly written, this book tells the whole exciting story of the history and development of roller coasters, from the first 15-foot-high, four-mile-per-hour Switchback Railway in Coney Island's 1884 amusement park to today's wild mega-monsters. Photos throughout.


The Motor Car

The Motor Car

Author: Duncan McMillian

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019630921

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Published in 1922, this early history of the motor car covers the development of the automobile from its earliest days to the present day (as of the time of writing). McMillan explains how the internal combustion engine works, how cars are built, and how they are changing the way people live and work. While some of the technology described is now outdated, this book remains a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the automobile era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Classic Car Museum Guide

Classic Car Museum Guide

Author: Lance Cole

Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport

Published: 2020-09-19

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1526735903

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A new, comprehensive guide to motoring and transport museums offering a fresh conversation on their role and the portrayal of our motoring history. Written by a long-established motoring writer with wide experience of driving and the fettling of old cars all over the world. This new motor museum companion includes: British motoring and transport museums guide via descriptions and photographs. 90 British museums described. Comprehensive world motor museum listing: over 350 global museums cited. Out-takes from visits to selected overseas museums. Provides a glossary of old-car/motorcycle terms and types to assist the museum visitor and old car enthusiast. Discusses the museum culture and its new age. Visits to many museums by the author were self-funded: he paid his own way.


Classic Car Museum Guide

Classic Car Museum Guide

Author: Lance Cole

Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport

Published: 2020-09-19

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1526735881

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An enthusiast’s guide to motoring and transport museums in Britain and beyond. Written by experienced automotive expert Lance Cole, this companion guide for car and motorcycle enthusiast covers ninety British motoring and transport museums in depth and over 350 museums worldwide. Included are: Descriptions and photographs A comprehensive global museum listing Outtakes on visits to selected overseas museums A glossary of old car and motorcycle terms and types A discussion of motoring museum culture and the history these museums portray