Enriched with almost 700 illustrations, this book has long been the definitive study of the American cable car, a widely touted form of urban transportation that operated in 29 cities across the United states. 

The American cable car once operated in 29 cities across the United States. However, the once-promising technology proved inefficient, and cable cars were soon replaced by electric trolley cars. Today, they are only to be found as a tourist attraction traversing the steep hills of San Francisco. This text presents the history of this mode of urban transportation, from invention through development and demise.

Condition

This 480-page hardcover book is good condition with no writing, rips or tears but there is light wear.  The dust jacket is in good/fair condition with small edge wear on the upper rear (see photos).