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The History of Speed (Hardcover)
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'A special treat...The pictures and stories combine to provide a
rich texture to telling the difficult story of why we chase speed
like an addiction.' Valerie Thompson, the world's fastest female
motorcycle racer Ever since we built machines that could transport
us, there has been a desire to find ways to make them go faster.
For some, going faster isn't enough - they want to be the fastest.
This book celebrates those who have built the machines and driven
them at ever greater speeds. This is The History of Speed.
Bestselling automotive writer Martin Roach tells the
extraordinary story of those who have come to be obsessed by speed.
From Camille Jenatzy, 'the Red Devil', who became the first man to
drive at over 100kmh in 1899, through the golden age of Malcolm
Campbell and his Bluebird, and on to the modern era of jet- and
rocket-propelled cars, we have gone faster and faster. But this
book is not just about these record-breakers, Roach also looks at
the technology, the engines and the inventors who helped progress
in speed at all levels, from Formula One to the supercars from the
likes of Ferrari and Mercedes that are eagerly snapped up by
collectors, rarely to be seen on the road. Accompanied by some of
the most stunning images of the cars and those who made and drove
them, Roach tells a wonderful story of innovation and invention. He
talks to some of the great drivers to find out what inspires them
to risk their lives, and finds out from engineers how they
developed their ideas. Along the way, we hear some remarkable tales
and anecdotes, but also find out how the pursuit of speed can also
have its costs, with many tragic heroes and heroines falling along
the way. If you've ever thrilled to the roar of a sports car
engine, or loved the feel of the g-force as you accelerate away, or
even looked on in wonder at a powerful engine, The History of Speed
is a book that you will not want to miss out on.Â
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2020 |
Authors: |
Martin Roach
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4711-8932-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4711-8932-5 |
Barcode: |
9781471189326 |
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