An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 0 pages; Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. Ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Ericsson, John (1803-1889) --Juvenile literature --Inventors. Summary: Swedish-born engineer and inventor Captain John Ericsson was ahead of his time. His sleek fire engine could shoot gallons of water as high as ninety feet. His steam locomotive could fly down the tracks at the unheard of speed of thirty miles per hour. But was such a quantity of water necessary? Was such speed advisable? Neither the starched lords of the British Admiralty nor the snooty London Fire Brigade were ready for his strange and wonderful inventions. However, wonderful opportunities awaited Captain Ericsson on the other side of the Atlantic, where people had a taste for dreamers.
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The engineer Captain John Ericsson was ahead of his time when it came to such ideas as a locomotive that could travel at 30 miles an hour and a high-pressure fire hose, but in America he found a more receptive climate for his inventions.
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 40838200-6
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Librería: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0001123839
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.65. Nº de ref. del artículo: G0823416267I3N00
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Librería: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Ex-library book with usual markings. Good Condition. Tear on cover. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Nº de ref. del artículo: X0823416267X3
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Librería: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_370023657
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Librería: Books End Bookshop, Syracuse, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 11.1 X 8.7 X 0.4 inches; 32 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 417976
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Librería: Shakespeare Book House, Rockford, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. The item is Brand New!. Nº de ref. del artículo: 570Y550007EI_ns
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Librería: Village Books and Music, Medford, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 11" tall hardcover. Boards and DJ with matching artwork. Boards in Fine condition. Pages are tight; clean/unmarked. Color illustrations throughout. Unpaginated. Reinforced binding. DJ not price clipped ($16.95). DJ with light bumping/wrinkling along edges and corners. Light scratching and general shelf wear to DJ. Book is in Fine to As New condition. DJ in Very Good or better condition. First Edition with complete number line. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2310008
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Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Thank You Very Much, Captain Ericsson This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780823416264
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Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 0 pages; Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. Ill. ; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Ericsson, John (1803-1889) --Juvenile literature --Inventors. Summary: Swedish-born engineer and inventor Captain John Ericsson was ahead of his time. His sleek fire engine could shoot gallons of water as high as ninety feet. His steam locomotive could fly down the tracks at the unheard of speed of thirty miles per hour. But was such a quantity of water necessary? Was such speed advisable? Neither the starched lords of the British Admiralty nor the snooty London Fire Brigade were ready for his strange and wonderful inventions. However, wonderful opportunities awaited Captain Ericsson on the other side of the Atlantic, where people had a taste for dreamers. 1 Kg. Nº de ref. del artículo: 154649
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