The complete history of wheeled transportation : from cars and trucks, to buses and bikes

While the wheel itself has changed little over time, it has immeasurably altered the nature of transportation. This insightful volume examines the various wheeled conveyances that have been instrumental in agriculture and commerceOCocarts and wagons, for instanceOCoas well as those that have facilitated human travelOCocoaches, bicycles, cars, and buses, among others. Also explored is the evolution of roads, as they have expanded to accommodate various modes of wheeled transportation. This book takes a careful and considered look at the invention, design, and evolution of an assortment of wheeled vehicles throughout the ages and includes an overview of the roadways upon which these vehicles have traveled