Flying is an extremely safe way to travel. Fewer than 14,000 individuals perished in U.S. airline disasters during the twentieth century. In contrast, nearly three times as many people lose their live
Was the Fifties your decade? Relive the memories, the optimism, the cars and the lifestyle of those early, more innocent years. Or, experience for the first time the custom-car craze, the horsepower
The New York & Oswego Midland Railroad-reorganized in 1879 as the New York, Ontario & Western Railway-was born out of necessity and a desire to populate and industrialize the interior
Chartered in 1834 to provide a route between New York City and Boston, the Long Island Rail Road ran from the Brooklyn waterfront through the center of Long Island to Greenport. The railroad served th
A colorful and deadly history of ocean liner disasters from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, Perils of the Atlantic is a chronicle of the most frightening episodes in the maritime history of
The passenger train has long held a special place in the imagination of Americans, and Indiana was once a bustling passenger train crossroads. Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838--1971 b
Only the author of The Hunt for Red October could capture the reality of life aboard a nuclear submarine. Only a writer of Mr. Clancy's magnitude could obtain security clearance for information, diag
The narrow gauge railroad arrived in the United States in the late nineteenth century. Based on the Welsh two-foot gauge, the American narrow gauge was expanded by railroad engineers to a three-foot g
Florida's railroad heritage began in the 1830s amidst Native American upheaval and territorial colonization. Surpassing waterways as the primary mode of transport, the "Iron Horse" linked practically
A history of Air Force One includes anecdotes from former presidents and officials to reveal sixty years of presidential travel, offering insight into the personalities of the last twelve presidents w
The 1854 collision at sea between the American ship Arctic and the Vesta, a much smaller French steamship, set in motion one of the most harrowing events in maritime history. David W. Shaw has based
This book is the bible for improving the performance of Evo Sportsters (4 and 5 speed models) and Buells of that era. Fourteen chapters cover: History, Planning, Exhaust, Induction, Ignition, Charging
From the dawn of flight, Chicago has played a vital role in the development of aviation. Favored by geography and a superb network of railroads, the Windy City rapidly became the nation's crossroad. Y
Beginning with their first development, Nicholas Leach traces the life of the Oakley and Rother class lifeboats with photographs and text. He looks at their origins, their timein service, and t
Regional histories of the great railroads Rail stories of the people and events that shaped history Rails to Trails paths, tourist attractions, and more Divides the state into regions and explores the
In this thought-provoking book, Hutchinson, a sociologist, describes the history of Los Angeles' freeway, rail, and bus systems to show how transportation reflects racial and economic divisions in the
Expert practical advice from an experienced race engine builder on how to build a high-performance version of Ford's 4-cylinder engine. Whether the reader wants a fast road car or to go racing, Des Ha
