This fascinating photo archive is filled with thrilling photos of the great steam-powered machines that shaped America's highways and paved spaces. You'll find all 30 recognized makes of steamrollers built in North America during this era in one volume. From the first three-wheel roller of 1871 through the last Buffalo-Springfield steamroller of 1935, you will enjoy superb photos and depth of information, whether you remember these smoking giants first-hand or not.
For the first time read about all 30 recognized makes of steamrollers built in North America. Fans of Baker, Birdsall, Buffalo-Pitts, Case, Enright, Geiser, Gorton, Heilman, Huber, Kelly, Leader, Port Huron, Robert Bell, Russell, & Waterous farm engines will find them among the road rollers shown. See the development of North American rollers from Abbot Q Ross's first 3-wheel roller of 1871 through the last Buffalo-Springfield steamroller of 1935. You'll be fascinated by the depth of information.
Author: Raymond Drake
Author Bio: NA
ISBN: 1583880380
Publisher: Ertel Publishing
Binding Type: Paperback
Illustrations: 122 B/W
Language: NA
Pages: 128
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA