Publisher's Synopsis
This reference guide gives details of the most significant vehicles, events, figures, transportation-related products, and mechanical parts in history. All types of water, land, air, and space transportation are covered, including vehicles powered by animal, man, wind, lighter-than-air gas, gravity, engines and rockets. In addition, milestones in methods of transportation, avenues of transportation (railroads, bridges, tunnels), the history of important transportation companies, and transportation laws and regulation are discussed.;Entries are arranged chronologically, and include biographical sketches. Descriptions set the event in its historical context and explain its role in advancing human transportation.
