The Ultimate Book Of Fire Engines & Firefighing
Wallington Neil
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Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Hermes House
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2003
Edition: First Edition
Description: 256 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in general good condition. There is some light reading wear present, but still a presentable copy.
Publishers Description: With 700 Archive and contemporary photographs, many of them previously unpublished The Ultimate Book of Fire Engines and Firefighting is the definitive book for every fire engine enthusiast.Contains and illustrated photographic history of firefighting from Roman times to the present day, and charts the development of the fire engine from simple manual pumps to one of the most sophisticated and high profile vehicles.Includes an A-Z of 165 of the worlds best-known fire engine manufacturers. Each entry features a comprehensive company history and is illustrated with archive and contemporary images of the engines manufactured. Chassis Manufacturers, coach-builders and special appliance makers are all included.
ISBN: 9781844772346
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