The Construction Classic Series - The History of Cranes - Bachmann, Cohrs, Whiteman, Wislicki - SECONDHAND
Large A4 Hard Back book, with Dust Jacket in good condition.
About this book - Who built the first crane? Was it an Egyptian unknown engineer working for Pharaoh Rameses in 3000BC? Or was it Heronius of Alexandria a century before the birth of Christ? This is Just one of the questions that the world's first ever history of the crane industry looks to answer The result is 260 lavishly illustrated pages that chart the rise of this important industry. The destre to lift heavy objects was something that came quickly to mankind. Whether it was somewhere to live, to worship, to be buried or tor public fanctions, lifting was needed. From the very earliest times, lifting devices were in use. From these simple tools developed systems that were initially powered by men or animals, but gradually became more and more sophisticated and lavish. The route to today's modern cranes was long, and fascinating! Following the success of the first book in the Classic Construction Series, 500 Years of Earthmoving, this second book takes our theme forward. From ancient times to the 1980s, from simple lifting methods to modern tower cranes, the authors take us on a journey through the from time perspective of the crane industry. Throughout the book a glorious collection of 400 photographs and drawings from museums, company archives and individual collections around the world bring the subject to life and put it in sharp historical perspective. Simple explanations of complex technical developments are an integral part of the historical text. Milestones in the history of the crane industry are clearly and precisely identified and make this book a must for anybody interested in, or working with, cranes.
