Discover the Secrets of Early Automobile Manufacturing

A rare 1900 book revealing the beginnings of electric and steam vehicles

A Glimpse into an Unforgettable History

In a time when roads were yet unpaved, and engines spoke only in steam or primitive electricity, this unique book was born: "Horseless Vehicles", one of the earliest technical references documenting the origins of the automobile industry.

Published in 1900 by engineer Gardner Dexter Hiscox, this reference includes 488 pages of detailed explanations, technical illustrations, and mechanical designs of vehicles powered by steam, electricity, hydro-carbon fuel, and even compressed air.

What Makes It Special?

• Includes a full chapter on how to build an electric cab step by step
• Contains original engineering drawings suitable for study or design
• Presents the evolution of engines before modern cars
• A must-have reference for any enthusiast, researcher, or engineer interested in cars or industrial history

Who Is This Book For?

• Classic car lovers
• Mechanical engineering students and researchers
• Designers and industrial historians
• Anyone looking for a rare, rich, and authentic source

Product Details

• Format: High-quality PDF
• Page count: 488
• Language: English
• Source: University of Toronto Archives
• License: Public Domain

Why Buy It Now?

Because this book is not just pages, but a window into humanity’s industrial past, and a chance to understand how the vehicles that changed the world were first born.

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