Henry Bolles Lent

The names of the cars are not given with these sketches of sixty automoblies. The reader takes his clues from the drawings and descriptive information and matches his answers with those given at the back of the book.

Relates the experieces of Tom and Jimmy using stilts and a parachute.

A survey of the automobile in America, including a brief history of the horseless carriage; manufacture, design, style, and mass assembly; the influence of the industry on the country's economy and social mobility; auto safety; and air pollution.

A profile of seventy-five noteworthy automobiles including the Stutz Bearcat (1914), Essex Coach (1922), Jordan Playboy (1925), Auburn 851 (1935), and Tucker (1948).

Presents the various industries located in the six Middle Atlantic States, their products, and the type of jobs they offer.

A survey of America's most vital industry--agriculture--stressing its present proficiencies and future needs. Includes a list of career opportunities as well as agriculture colleges and universities.

Describes the special automobiles constructed to test new designs for cars from the beginning of the industry to the present day.

Describes the products and the jobs available in various industries located in the nine Southern States.

A basic outline of how automobiles are designed, built and tested. The Packard Motor Company is featured. Some versions of this book feature a more horizontal format and a few more illustrations. Quite well done and informative, and a charming early-1950's period piece.

Surveys the commerce and industry of the New England States that produce such varied articles as shoes, golf balls, helicopters, paper, and fresh seafood.

Describes the jobs of men and women of Washington, Oregon, and California who work in the various manufacturing, engineering, and agricultural industries that produce oranges, Indian blankets, airplanes, petroleum, fish, computers, and motion pictures.

"In this 1850s romance Darius Thornton is not the sort of man debutante Nicole Renard could ever marry. But can she stop her heart from surging full steam ahead?"--