The Complete History of Wheeled Transportation
Download or Read eBook The Complete History of Wheeled Transportation PDF written by Britannica Educational Publishing and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : Britannica Educational Publishing |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2011-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781615307289 |
ISBN-13 | : 1615307281 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Complete History of Wheeled Transportation by : Britannica Educational Publishing
Book excerpt: While the wheel itself has changed little over time, it has immeasurably altered the nature of transportation. This insightful volume examines the various wheeled conveyances that have been instrumental in agriculture and commercecarts and wagons, for instanceas well as those that have facilitated human travelcoaches, bicycles, cars, and buses, among others. Also explored is the evolution of roads, as they have expanded to accommodate various modes of wheeled transportation.