On the Move: Transportation and the American Story
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (651 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0792251407 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Gilbert TaylorCopyright © American Library Association. From Booklist Davidson and Sweeney treat their topic, transportation in America, in terms of both its technical aspects and its cultural impact. Third, they present stories highlighting the liberating influences of travel, such as a story about four women who drove Route 66 in 1947. One method is their use of illustrative material depicting representative vehicles, jobs characteristic of the type of transportation, and travel ephemera along with literary odes to newfangled modes of transport. All rights reserved. The second hook is explanations of how new systems altered localities: for example, Santa Cruz, California, was saved by the railroad. Best of all, the authors familiarize readers with the drastic effects that transportation revolutions such as superhighways have
Chronicles the history of America in terms of the vehicles and transportation networks that transformed the nation, in a volume that encompasses a host of maps, artwork, artifacts, and period photography.
Fast Moving A Customer The story is about how transpurtaion. Also how people get from place to place. Also how cars pollute the air. It shows exelent color, picture. It is very scientific.