The Kalamazoo Automobilist
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.56 (844 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0932826830 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 544 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Customer said Over Over 300 Photographs This book is a must for any Kalamazoo historian, or anyone who is passionate about early automobile history. There are over 300 photographs, and a whole section in color. Much of the book is told as a story, which really brings to life the people and times of Kalamazoo. A beautiful book.. 00 Photographs. This book is a must for any Kalamazoo historian, or anyone who is passionate about early automobile history. There are over Over 300 Photographs This book is a must for any Kalamazoo historian, or anyone who is passionate about early automobile history. There are over 300 photographs, and a whole section in color. Much of the book is told as a story, which really brings to life the people and times of Kalamazoo. A beautiful book.. 00 photographs, and a whole section in color. Much of the book is told as a story, which really brings to life the people and times of Kalamazoo. A beautiful book.. "Thank you, David!" according to biogeek. I am not a car person, but picked up this book to learn more about the demise of the Michigan Buggy Company. The book as a whole is very well organized and readable. It is clear that the author thoroughly researched his subject. I think anyone interested in the early car industry in Michigan (Kalamazoo, in particular) would find this book useful. The story of the Michigan Buggy Company would likely be of broader interest and in fact,
B. Car Histories Included: Barley, Blood, Cannon, Checker, Cornelian, Dort, Greyhound, Handley, Handley-Knight, Kalamazoo trucks, Kalamazoo-Rail, Lane trucks, Michigan, Pennant cab, Reed tractor, Roamer, States, and Wolverine. The year is 1891 and Kalamazoo inventor J. Rhodes is tinkering with his most impressive creation yet––an operable steam wagon that could be propelled down the streets of Kalamazoo, Michigan without the aid of horses. The initial success of these men was followed by despair of those that tried and failed in the business and the inevitable fraudulent schemes that spring up in any arena where the stakes are high and there is money to be made. The Kalamazoo Automobilist describes the town's role in this unfolding drama––from Michigan Buggy's rise and fall to the birth and subsequent death of the city‚s reputation as home of the beloved Checker taxi cab––demonstrating that at one time, Kalamazoo was a formidable contender as a hub of automotive power. Steam-pow
He holds a Ph.D. He has always had a love of antique automobiles and spent many of his teenage years cajoling his father to allow him to purchase a Model T Ford, without much success. He is now able to better indulge his passion and has owned a variety of autos including a 1910 and 1912 Buick, and a 1909 Economy high-wheel buggy which he restored. He is active with the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club, the Antique Automobile Club of America, t
David and his wife Jane reside in Lawton, Michigan. He has always had a love of antique automobiles and spent many of his teenage years cajoling his father to allow him to purchase a Model T Ford, without much success. He holds a Ph.D. He is active with the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club, the Antique Automobile Club of America, the Horseless Carriage Club of America, and others. in Psychology from Indiana University and a bachelor's degree in History from Hamilton College. He is now able to better indulge his passion and has owned a variety of autos including a 1910 and 1912 Buick, and a 1909 Economy high-wheel buggy which he restored. About the Author David Lyon retired from Western Michigan