Steam traction engines were most widespread in Scotland from the 1880s until the 1940s - mainly for road haulage, powering threshing mills, ploughing and,in steam roller form, in road making. The book describes the use of steam power on Scotland road and field, and places National Museum Scotland's 1907 traction engine in its historical context with details of its construction, acquisition and restoration.
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Alexander Hayward is Keeper of Science and Technology at National Museums Scotland,and heads a department responsible for outstanding objects ranging from a 1786 Boulton and Watt steam engine to Concorde.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Steam traction engines were most widespread in Scotland from the 1880s until the 1940s - mainly for road haulage, powering threshing mills, ploughing and,in steam roller form, in road making. The book describes the use of steam power on Scotland road and field, and places National Museum Scotland's 1907 traction engine in its historical context with details of its construction, acquisition and restoration. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR006780002
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Vendeur : Trumpington Fine Books Limited, Gilmilnscroft, Ayrshire, Scotland, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. 136pp. (brown spine) 8vo. landscape sized. First edition. A very good, clean, tight, bright copy. No inscriptions. The text supported by numerous photographic reproductions in b/w. A 1cm long tear to the leading edge of the rear card cover has been expertly repaired and slight shelf wear to the card covers. A very good, clean, tight, bright copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 022260
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Vendeur : Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERT, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Fine. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000078488
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