The Illustrated History of Fire Engines. by Keith Ryan. Hardcover, with dust jacket, good condition oversize OUT OF PRINT book. 192 history, fact and color-filled pages, 2002. From the sweat, strain and rough life of the manual pumpers to the astonishing leap forward of the steamer, from the horse-drawn apparatus screaming down narrow streets to the powerful monsters of mo0torized mechanization, the history of fire fighting engines is filled with romantic anecdotes and tragic tales. Take a step through time to some of the most significant moments in fire engine history, meet some of the celebrities of this specialized field and appreciate the dignity and strength of an industry dedicated to protecting our safety.

This book covers the most noteworthy stages in the development of fire fighting engines. Pages are filled with photos and images of fire fighting through the years, reflecting our ongoing search for the ultimate fire fighting machine. Newsham’s pumper of 1721, Brathwaite’s first steamer, Waterous’ motorized marvel - these names and more will become familiar as you walk through their world, applauding their success and sympathizing with their failure. Book is a must for any firefighter or collector of firefighting memorabilia.