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100 1 _aBarber, H. L.
_q(Herbert Lee),
_d1865-1937
245 1 0 _aStory of the automobile: Its history and development from 1760 to 1917 :
_bWith an analysis of the standing and prospects of the automobile industry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-24
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Story of the Automobile: Its History and Development from 1760 to 1917" by H. L. Barber is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the evolution of the automobile over a span of more than a century, detailing its transition from a concept to a widespread commercial product. Barber highlights key figures and innovations in the industry, focusing particularly on the transformative impact of the automobile on society and its profitability as an investment opportunity. The opening of the work establishes the foundation for understanding the automobile's significance in modern history. Barber emphasizes the challenges faced by inventors and manufacturers over the years, highlighting early attempts at creating a horseless carriage and the eventual success achieved in America, particularly by influential figures like Henry Ford. Through a mix of anecdotal evidence and economic analysis, he sets the stage for a deep dive into the mechanics of automobiles, their impact on daily life, and the financial opportunities they present, thus inviting readers to appreciate both the historical and contemporary relevance of automotive innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAutomobiles -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66607
999 _c107429
_d107429