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Race Man
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 188

Race Man

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2011
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  • Publisher: Unknown

"RACE MAN is a testimony to not only one of the finest engine builders in the history of American auto racing, Jim Travers, but to an era defined by competition at the crossroads of technology. The references are legendary, from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Riverside Raceway, Sebring and LeMans, but Gordon Chance doesn't dwell on racetracks or engineering. Both are mentioned in context, serving only to reinforce the relationships which were forged through an uncompromising desire to be the best and win championships. The people involved, beginning with Travers [and Frank Coon] at Traco, include the likes of Roger Penske, Billy Vukovich, Bruce McLaren, A.J. Foyt and Mark Donohue. There ...

Offenhauser
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 204

Offenhauser

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2004
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  • Publisher: Motorbooks

From the 1920s to through 1980, the Offenhauser and its descendants filled the grids and won race after race across the U.S. In the 1950s, entire Indy grids were made up exclusively of Offy-powered racers. Original hardcover received much acclaim, winner of the 1996 Thomas McKean Memorial award.

City of Speed
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 204

City of Speed

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: Unknown
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Backcountry Ghosts
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 248

Backcountry Ghosts

"Josh Sides tells the remarkable stories of homesteaders in California, both those who succeeded and those who did not"--

Brave Tom
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 149

Brave Tom

Reproduction of the original: Brave Tom by Edward S. Ellis

Frank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man; or, the young inventor's trip to the far west
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 136

Frank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man; or, the young inventor's trip to the far west

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2023-10-31
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  • Publisher: Good Press

Luis Senarens' 'Frank Reade, Jr., and his new steam man; or, the young inventor's trip to the far west' is a captivating adventure novel that follows the journey of a young inventor and his steam-powered robot in the American Wild West. Written in a fast-paced and engaging style, the book is a prime example of 19th-century dime novel literature, popularized for its thrilling escapades and technological innovations. Readers can expect a mix of action, suspense, and exploration as the protagonists navigate the untamed landscape of the frontier. Senarens' attention to detail and vivid descriptions bring the story to life, making it an immersive read for fans of classic adventure tales. Luis Sen...

The Homesteaders
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 210

The Homesteaders

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2022-08-01
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  • Publisher: DigiCat

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Homesteaders" (A Novel of the Canadian West) by Robert J. C. Stead. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Vintage American Road Racing Cars 1950-1969
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 320

Vintage American Road Racing Cars 1950-1969

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: Unknown
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Cherry Ames, Veterans' Nurse
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 266

Cherry Ames, Veterans' Nurse

After the war, Jim Travers, a woodworker who has lost a leg and was the sole support of his elderly mother, is of critical assistance to Cherry as she tracks the mysterious thief who has robbed the Veteran's Center of a medicine that can help a small boy recover from a deadly disease.

Cherry Ames, Veteran's Nurse
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 224

Cherry Ames, Veteran's Nurse

The war is over, and Cherry is sent home. Her new assignment is working in a veteran's hospital, where she finds her biggest challenge in raising the spirits of men who have lost arms, legs, or other body parts. Will they be welcomed back to their families and able to work again? Jim Travers, the woodworker who has lost a leg and was the sole support of his elderly mother, isn't convinced. But he finds he is of critical assistance to Cherry as she tracks the mysterious thief who has robbed the Veteran's Centeer of a medicine that can help a small boy recover from a deadly disease.