Early Motoring in New South Wales from 1835 to 1905 by David Manson (2016 First Edition)

Author: David Sinclair Manson

Compiler: Bill Boldiston

Foreword by: Ian Jack

Publisher: Bol d'Or Publishing, Leura Mall, NSW

Edition: First Edition

Publication Date: 2016

Format: Softcover

Pages: ix, 10–213 pages

ISBN:
9780975721285

Condition:
Very Good – Minor lifting of laminate on the covers, gift inscription on the title page. Internally clean and in excellent condition.

Description:
Early Motoring in New South Wales from 1835 to 1905 by David Manson is a meticulously compiled account of Australia's earliest motorists, motor vehicles, and the societal transition from horse to horsepower. Richly illustrated with portraits, period images, and facsimiles, this first edition offers a compelling historical narrative supported by extensive research. With contributions from Bill Boldiston and a foreword by historian Ian Jack, the book captures the pioneering spirit of Australia's transport history.

This publication is essential for motoring enthusiasts, transport historians, and collectors of Australian heritage titles.

Why You'll Love It:
From steam-powered carriages to the dawn of petrol engines, this book brings to life the personalities, innovations, and trials that marked the birth of motoring in NSW. It's a rare insight into a transformational era in Australia's technological and social history.

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