The World Encyclopedia of Fire Engines and Firefighting

$19.99
Neil Wallington

Bright and conspicuous, with strobe warning lights and wailers, and carrying a large amount of sophisticated kit, fire engines are some of the most impressive vehicles.

This book presents a complete history of firefighting from Roman times to present day, as well as a wide-ranging encyclopedia of major fire engine manufacturers from around the world.

With 700 archive and contemporary photographs, many of them previously unpublished, this is the definitive book for every fire engine enthusiast.

Contains an illustrated photographic history of firefighting and charts the development of the fire engine from simple manual pumps to one of the most sophisticated and high profile vehicles.

Includes an A-Z of 165 of the world's best known fire engine manufacturers. Each entry features a comprehensive company history and is illustrated with archive and contemporary images of the engines manufactured. Chassis manufacturers, coach-builders and special appliance makers are all featured.

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SpecificationsLorenz Books, 2012
7" x 9" hardcover
260 pages, color photos
ISBN: 978-0-7548-2079-6