The Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson) 1865-1924 creator Monsell, J. R. text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Motor Car Dumpy Book" by T. W. H. Crosland is a children's illustrated book from the early 20th century. It belongs to the genre of children's literature, specifically designed as an educational and entertaining resource about motor vehicles. The book explores themes related to the emerging world of automobiles, discussing not only the mechanics of motor cars but also the societal context surrounding their use during a time when motor vehicles were becoming increasingly popular. In this charming and colorful book, various illustrations depict a range of motor vehicles including cars, motor bicycles, and even a motor airship. Each page introduces young readers to aspects of motor vehicle culture, such as the roles of chauffeurs and policemen, the importance of safety, and the excitement of motor races. The narrative, woven through playful text and vivid imagery, aims to educate children about motor cars in a light-hearted manner, making it accessible and engaging for its audience. Overall, it provides a delightful glimpse into the early 1900s' fascination with motor technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-02-14 Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Picture books for children Automobiles -- Juvenile literature PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24609 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24609 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133550.0 24609