The Halcyon Days of Motoring 1900 - 1940
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The Halcyon Days of Motoring 1900 - 1940 by A B Demaus
The photographs included here, dating from 1900 to 1940, recall a lost age in which intrepid motorists discovered the delights of the open road, at a time when traffic calming, speed cameras and motorways would have been unimaginable. These pioneers often recorded their adventures, and many of their rare images are featured here; most pictures are previously unpublished. Brian Demaus, a renowned motoring author, brings his specialist knowledge to bear - identifying long-forgotten marques from the dawn of motoring history and setting the photographs in their context. The photographs illustrate, for example, camping and picnics, the wayside inn, roadside troubles, garages and workshops, pioneering lady drivers, and even home-built 'specials,' to build up a picture of the time when the motor car was a rare sight and a symbol of freedom. Brian Demaus' charming book will appeal to motoring enthusiasts as well as to social historians.
Brian Demaus is a retired schoolmaster and a motoring and maritime historian and author. His previous books include Motor Sport in the 20s and The Humber Story (both SPL, 1989). He lives at Leominster in the Welsh Borders, an area he has known since 1932.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750945325 |
| ISBN 10 | 075094532X |
| Title | The Halcyon Days of Motoring 1900 - 1940 |
| Author | A B Demaus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-06-15 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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