System Wire Cable Railways Cities Towns (48 results)
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The System of Wire-Cable Railways for Cities and Towns: The Original 1887 Prospectus Featuring San Francisco's Cable Cars. Book.
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint of original 1887 edition. Complete with fold-out mapy of 1887 San Francisco.
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PAPERBACK. Reprint. 66pp, staplebound quarto. toning to wrap edges, cover wear, tight binding, clean throughout, Very Good-.
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Contact seller5-star sellerPamphlet. 66p. staplebound booklet, 8.5x11 inches, covers mildly shelfworn and toned. Reprint of the 1887 Pacific Cable Railway Company prospectus.
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Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Reprint. Nice facsimile reprint of the original edition of 1887 detailing the operation of early cable tramways in the USA. 65pp, well illustrated plus fold outs at rear. VG clean copy in dust wrapper.
Published by The Pacific Cable Railway Company, U.S.A, 1967
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Reprint. Clean hardback tightly bound in blue cloth with gilt titles, cloth has minor rubbing and top edge of front board is lightly water marked, no inscriptions. 74 pages, photos on plates & illustrations in the text, fold out map inside the rear cover.
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Contact seller5-star sellerdj. First Edition. First Edition. Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. Facsimile reprint of classic work first published in 1887.
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Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. 66 pages plus charts & map intact at rear This is a facsimile reprinting of the 1887 publication. dj a bit browned around edges and shows a few tiny nicks and smudges along with signs of handling (dj now in mylar protector). priority and international shipping will be extra please inquire; 8 1/4 x 11 1/4 " Very Good i…n Very Good dust jacket.
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Condition: New. KlappentextThe System Of Wire-Cable Railways For Cities And Towns As Operated In San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, New York (1887) is a book written by the National Cable Railway Company, which provides a compr.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The System of Wire-Cable Railways is a comprehensive guide to a revolutionary new form of transportation that was popular in the late 19th century. This book provides detailed explanations and illustrations of the wire-cable railway system, as well as case studies of its implementation in s…everal American cities. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation or urban planning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - The System Of Wire-Cable Railways For Cities And Towns As Operated In San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, New York (1887) is a book written by the National Cable Railway Company, which provides a comprehensive overview of the wire-cable railway system that was popul…ar in several cities and towns during the late 19th century. The book details the construction, operation, and maintenance of these systems, with a focus on the experiences of several major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and New York.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the wire-cable railway system. The first chapter provides an introduction to the system, including a brief history of its development and an overview of its advantages over other forms of transportation. Subsequent chapters cover topics such as the construction of the cable lines, the operation of the cars, the maintenance of the system, and the financial considerations involved in running a wire-cable railway.Throughout the book, the National Cable Railway Company provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various components of the wire-cable railway system, including the cable itself, the grip mechanism that attaches the car to the cable, and the various safety features that were built into the system. The book also includes several appendices that provide additional information on topics such as the cost of construction, the legal issues involved in operating a wire-cable railway, and the various patents that were issued for different aspects of the system.Overall, The System Of Wire-Cable Railways For Cities And Towns As Operated In San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, New York (1887) provides a detailed and informative look at a transportation system that played an important role in the development of several major American cities during the late 19th century.Cincinnati, Hoboken, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
