Richmann William A (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

1961. (hardcover) Near fine, no dust jacket. 63pp. Previous owner's stamp on inside backcover.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book begins with the last years of the horse-drawn sweeper and ends with the development of the motor-driven sweeper used on our streets today. The author walks us through the development of street cleaning in America, from the protests during the Progressive Era to the technological marvel that solved many environmental issues affecting cities around the globe. Health hazards and poor living conditions due to street filth were huge concerns. The author explains how the steamroller, the automobile, and the Elgin Motor Sweeper helped improve city streets. Understanding the social significance of street sanitation provides an insightful look into how industrialization spurred innovation in urban planning and public health. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Light Blue. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 63 pages, signed and inscribed by the author. Signed and Inscribed By the Au.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (street sweeper history, street cleaning, elgin sweeper company) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.