American Buses: City, School Yard and Highway (Crestline Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (756 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760304327 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Amazon Customer said Makes buses more interesting. Good book for the curious.. I purchased this book for my brother in law, who is obsessed with rail, planes and machines. He was very happy to get it and started reading it right away. Offers a history of bus lines and regional transportation. It's a format that is easily digested. Similar to other books in his man cave on planes and police cars. Black and white photos. Descriptions of different styles and read of buses.. A Broad Introduction to Buses in America Daniel L. Berek For a general history of buses built and operated in the United States, this is a good place to start. Because the topic is so broad, author Donald Wood cannot go into great detail into specific models of buses; those wanting a deeper look at a particular make of vehicle may want to consult a book specifically on that subject. This book is particularly welcome, as buses are not terribly popular in the United States. Fans of buses and coaches in Great Britain, however, will have a greater selection of books for vehicles in their country.As this book is arranged chronologi. "Oh S**** ! There Goes The Charabanc" according to SusScrofa. A recent inclusion to my bus and coach book collection. Author Donald F. Wood has painted his subject matter with a very broad brush, to the extent that for most bus folks, the inclusion of some of the vehicles such as limos etc is a bit of a stretch (pun intended). Wood justifies this in the introduction by citing obscure government regulations that define a bus as any vehicle carrying ten or more passengers. The non-bus buses are a minor distraction though in this otherwise deftly researched book. The photographs are all black and white, but they offer a facinating ret
All of the great names from the history of bus manufacturing are covered. Examples featured include: urban transit buses, school buses, electric buses, and buses used by celebrities on tour. This giant scrapbook of period and contemporary photos reveals the evolution of every kind of bus imaginable. 300 photos show bus interiors as well as exteriors; buses near depots, schools, and tourist attractions; and famous entertainers with their buses.