This stunning box set contains three books - Car, Train, and Aircraft - a celebration of more than two centuries of transport history across the world. Packed with stunning photography, the three titles catalogue the progression of these three popular forms of transport, charting the development of trains from the steam-powered engines of the early 1800s to the energy-efficient bullet trains of the last decade; the evolution of cars from gas-powered three-wheelers to the hybrid- and battery-powered supercars of the 21st century; and the development of aircraft from the earliest biplanes to the supersonic jets of the modern world.
Lavish photographic galleries profile the key trains, planes, and cars from each era, with all of their "vital statistics", while "virtual tours" explore iconic models up close, including trains from the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express; aircraft from the Gipsy Moth and Spitfire to Concorde; and cars like the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost and Ford Model T. Lavishly illustrated feature spreads detail the stories of the individuals, companies, and visionary ideas behind some of the world's most celebrated models and marques, and places them in their wider social, political, and cultural context.
This box set is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the history of transport and will be treasured for years to come.
