{"product_id":"classic-steam-by-patrick-b-whitehouse-1982","title":"CLASSIC STEAM by Patrick B. Whitehouse 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003eCLASSIC STEAM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Patrick B. Whitehouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0861240472\u003cbr\u003eFormat: large hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Bison Books 1980, reprinted 1982\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 245 w x 310 h x 20 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 192\u003cbr\u003eSKU: FSM\/2511\/U232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly 150 years the steam locomotive was the workhorse of the world's railroads, but today its evocative sound, its glistening brass and the smell of hot oil have almost disappeared, only to be replaced by the mutter and reek of the diesel and the smooth efficiency of electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book looks back at the history and fascination of the steam locomotive--the colorful engines of Britain where it all began, the great locomotives which headed such trains as the Orient Express over the European mainland, the huge monsters and great train of North America and the development of steam in Africa, Asia and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome and some colour images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes loose news article and fine line illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate with only light shelf wear\/fading on dust jacket, gift inscription on end paper, otherwise clean and unmarked. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce in this condition\u003cbr\u003eSee our other listings on the subject and by this author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452690514212,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/131636.jpg?v=1784147788","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/classic-steam-by-patrick-b-whitehouse-1982","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}