The Modern Steam Car
and Its Background

by Thomas S Derr

I knew this was a fascinating book when I saw it years ago for the first time. Recently a customer provided an original copy so that it could be reprinted.

Originally published in 1932 by Floyd Clymer and revised in 1934, this enjoyable and nicely illustrated book covers the magic of steam, history of steam power, history of steam cars, modern steam cars, and the operation of steam cars.

You get information and photos on machines from Cugnot's auto of 1770 to the Stanley Brothers and others. The last chapter covers in detail the vehicle produced by American Steam Automobile Co. The last fifty pages were added to the book by Clymer himself and present essentially a picture gallery of steam auto advertisments including the highly detailed literature on the incredible 1925 Doble steam car. You'll see a steam motorcycle, a converted Packard, and more. Great stuff.

Be warned that this was published during the Great Depression. And much of this original is actually a reprint of advertising.
So your copy will be a reprint of a reprint. The photos are not as good as I would like them, but it's all we have to work with. I'll think you'll find them acceptable.

Fascinating reading for steam buffs, auto buffs, and machinery nuts in general. Get a copy!
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 paperback 148 pages

No. 22172 ... $11.95