The American Fire Engine

Author	: Hans Halberstadt
Publisher	: Motorbooks
Total Pages	: 192
Release	: 1992-12-31
ISBN-10	: 0879387505
ISBN-13	: 9780879387501
Rating	: 4/5 (05 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The American Fire Engine by : Hans Halberstadt

Download or read book The American Fire Engine written by Hans Halberstadt and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1992-12-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describing the evolution of the fire engine from hand pumpers to steamers to the elaborate rigs of today, Halberstock points out all the interesting intricacies of the machines, takes readers along to fight real fires, and tells how to purchase a fire truck for $2,000, or less. Illus.

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Categories: History

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Authors: Dennis Smith

Categories: Social Science

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Authors: A. G. Smith

Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction

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