The Motor Car Dumpy Book
The Motor Car Dumpy Book is a comprehensive guide to the history, design, and operation of motor cars. Written by T.W.H. Crosland, the book covers the development of the motor car from its earliest days to the present day. It includes detailed descriptions of the various components of a motor car, from the engine to the transmission, as well as the different types of fuel used in motor cars. The book also covers the history of motor racing, the development of the automobile industry, and the impact of the motor car on society. The book is illustrated with diagrams and photographs, and includes a glossary of terms.
By T.W.H. Crosland · First published 1904 · Genre: Non-Fiction, History, Transportation · 545 words
First lines
This is the old gentleman who used to walk in front of steam-driven carriages on the King's highway. He carried in his hand a red flag which he waved.
This is the traction-engine which always came behind the old gentleman, and made such a dreadful noise. If the roads were good it could travel four miles in one hour.
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The Motor Car Dumpy Book is listed on Textopian as a short story by T.W.H. Crosland, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: T.W.H. Crosland
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-Fiction, History, Transportation, Reference
- Length: 545 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Non-Fiction — The Motor Car Dumpy Book is a non-fiction book about motor cars, written by T.W.H. Crosland.
- History — The Motor Car Dumpy Book is a historical book about motor cars, written by T.W.H. Crosland.
- Transportation — The Motor Car Dumpy Book is a book about motor cars, a form of transportation, written by T.W.H. Crosland.
- Reference — The Motor Car Dumpy Book is a reference book about motor cars, written by T.W.H. Crosland.
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motor car · automobile · transportation · children's literature · illustrated book · adventure · humor · storytelling · vehicles · imagination · friendship · family