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The Oldest Books and Magazines in the world, covering the horseless carriage (automobile)

Available on CD-ROM or downloadable

  Many fascinating automotive facts contained in books and manuscripts, published at the at the dawn of the automotive age are virtually unknown today. Further, very few copies of the earliest publications are still in existence. In an effort to provide this invaluable information to as many people as possible, we are in the process of going through our archives and making such books and manuscripts available in electronic form. Many people are shocked to learn the extent of automotive experimentation that had been going on in late 1800's and early 1900's. Everything from four wheel drives, to gasoline-electric hybrids, to power steering were experimented with. You should find this and other similar books and manuscripts very informative. All of the books are truly fascinating and for sure you will learn about technology that you would not have guessed that people knew about 100 years ago. Many concepts probably should be revisited and redesigned using modern materials. In many ways, the designers and inventors of 100 years ago, were more innovative then todays designers.

  In many, if not most cases, our original copy of the book or magazine is in poor condition. In some cases, the pages or bindings had deteriorated to the point where the pages are cracked, ripped or can not be fully opened. For this reason, in most cases, we did not use a flat bed scanner to copy the pages, but rather, high resolution digital cameras were employed. The copies are readable, though, in some cases, you will experience a keystoning effect or noticed torn or deteriorated pages. In very rare cases, words towards the center of the binding may be difficult to read. There are times when small text may be somewhat difficult to read. Below are several examples of defects that you may, though not necessarily experience, when reading these fascinating copies.

Year

Representative pages from the publication To enlarge, click on the image. Please note that even the enlarged images below are smaller than what is on the cd-rom.

Brief Description

Title, author, publisher

1894

This magazine is in the French language. It is fascinating and covers all contemporary forms of transportation such as blimps, bicycles, trollies, gearing, and focusing in on automobiles. Even if you can not read French, the illustrations are very revealing.

La Locomotion Automobile (Magazine in French) December 1894 - December 1895  Paris Copyright 1894-1895 About 300 pages La Locomotion Automobile is believed to be the worlds first magazine devoted to the Automobile and other horseless technology. This is the first issue. CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1896

One of the first books published on horseless carriages. Has a number of illustrations and also provides the history of road vehicles back to the late 1600's.

Carriages Without Horses Shall Go Horseless Road Locomotion By A. R. Sennett Whittaker & Co. London 1896 CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1899			This is the second magazine covering automobiles to be printed in the USA. It has some illustrations, but is primarily text. Certain elements are extremely interesting.	Automobile Magazine October 1899 - January 1901 Hundreds of pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $39.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.
1902			See above	Automobile Magazine July - December 1902 Copyright 1902 Hundreds of pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1900

This is a copy of the world famous first automobile show in New York City of 1900. Very few programs are in existence and our copy must be considered in poor condition. The show was a 5 day event and was primarily a rich man social occasion. The catalog lists all of the participating vehicles and personalities.

Official Catalogue and Program of the First Annual Automobile Show Madison Square Garden New York City November 3rd to 10th, 1900 Frank W. Sanger, Manager 74 pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1900

This is a fascinating book covering all known forms of motive power for automobiles, at the turn of the century. By 1900, most engineers and designers were focusing in on "Hydor-carbon" or gasoline powered vehicles, even though the powerful electric power companies and coal companies preferred the use of electric powered vehicles! Compressed air was also given serious consideration, though it could not provide the torque required for most normal driving conditions and was expensive to recharge the compressed air tanks.

Horseless Vehicles - Automobiles, Motorcycles, Steam, Hydro-Carbon, Electric and Pneumatic Motors A Practical Treatise for Automobilists, Manufacturers, Enthusiasts, Investors and Everyone interested in the Development, use and car of the Automobile. Including a special chapter on how to build an electric car with detail drawings By Gardner D. Hiscox, M.E. With 316 Illustrations New York - Norman W. Henley & Co. 132 Nassau Street Copyright 1900 460 pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1900			The title says it all.	The Electric Automobile It's Construction, Care and Operation By C. E. Woods, E.E., M.E. Herbert S. Stone & Company Chicago & New York MDCCCC (1900) 177pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $35.00 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.
1901 - 1911			This small 190 page book is truly fascinating since it extensively covers over one chapter, the concept of gyroscopic balanced cars and trains. Further, it has photographs of such balanced two wheeled vehicles. It also covers conventional cars, submarines and other modes of transportation.	The Wonders of Science in Modern Life Vol. VII The Conquest of Sea and Land By Henry Smith Williams, MD LL. D. and Edward H. Williams, MD Copyright 1910, 1911 by Goodhue Company 1912 Funk and Wagnalls Company Original Copyright 1901 190 pages CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1902 - 1917

The title and subtitle tells is all. It has a very extensive index.

Self Propelled Vehicles A practical Treatise on the Theory, Constructions, Operation, Care and Management of all forms of Automobiles by James E. Homans, A.M. Albert L. Glough Published 1902, 1904, 1906 and 1909 Theo, Audel & Company - New York 1917 Reprint 667 pages CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1903

This rare book was acquired 20 years ago, at a small London bookseller. It is a fascinating book covering many elements of solar power. It is an amazing book. For example, it has the only photograph known to us of the famous solar powered water pump and reflector of Pasadena California, it describes the worlds largest solar power system in Egypt and touches on many other areas, virtually forgotten today.

The Romance of Modern Invention By Archibald Williams Published 1903 London C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd Henrietta Street CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1906

Hybrid automobiles were, 100 years ago, considered the answer to the limitations of gasoline powered and electric powered vehicles. Ironically, the same is considered today! This book covers most forms of propulsion from 100 years ago.

The Automobile A Practical Treatise on The construction of Modern Motor Cars Steam, Petrol, Electric and Petrol-Electric Edited by Paul N. Hasluck Cassell & Company, Limited London, Paris, New York & Melbourne Copyright 1906 864 pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1908

Another detailed book covering electric powered vehicles and hybrid vehicles from 100 years ago.

Electric and Petrol-Electric Vehicles By W. Poynter Adams Charles Griffin and Company, Limited Exeter Street, Strand 1908 202 pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $35.00 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

1911

A practical guide book in automobile function and maintenance drawn from the most popular automobile magazine of the period, "The Horseless Age".

The Operation, Care and Repair of Automobiles Edited from the files of the Horseless Age Edited by Albert L. Glough Published 1911 by the Horseless Age Company Motor Hall - 254 West 54th Street New York City 300 pages. CLICK HERE* to order now. $29.95 + $7.00 shipping CD-ROM designed only for 100% PC Compatible computers. *Please Note: By ordering, you agree that you have read and agree to the terms of sale. There are no returns on cd-rom's.

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