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Patrick Whitehouse & David St. John Thomas
Softcover
192 pages
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A Passion for Steam
$40.00
The steam locomotive was the first “machine” to transport people faster than animals had, and it led to enormous social and economic change, finally becoming a cult object in itself. The passion associated with the affinity surrounding the steam engine willingly surpasses all reason and has led to a myriad of heartfelt prose. This book aims to get close to the heart of the matter, combining technical knowledge with nostalgia and photographs dedicated to this unique form of power.
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| Weight | 0.850 kg |
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| Dimensions | 28 × 21.6 × 1.3 cm |
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