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Power and Speed. The Story of the Internal Combustion Engine on Land, at Sea and in the Air. Edited by Frederick E Dean. Hard back edition – no dust cover. 1938. Very rare and extremely collectable. Carefully prepared by the experts of the time including the late Sir Malcolm Campbell, motoring journalist, who went on to break land and water speed records in the 1920s and 30s, and whose son Donald Campbell followed in the family tradition years later. Contributors: Sir Malcolm Campbell, M.B.E.H.R.H. Prince Chula od Siam, G.C.V.O., FLT.-LT. Christopher Staniland, John Cobb, M. Ralph Horne, Humfrey E Simons, F.R.G.S. Temple Press Limited, London First Published in September 1938 2nd Impression November 1938. This fascinating copy contains Ten folding plates and numerous black and white illustrations Chapters and Contents 1. The Power in Petrol 2. Super speeds on Land 3. Motor car Design 4. International 1,500 c.c. Racing 5. On Road and Track 6. British motor Sport 7. The Romance of Record Breaking 8. Mist on the Mountain 9. Wheels and Wings 10. The Aeroplane and its Motor 11. Air Routes of Empire 12. Air Transport 13. The Royal Air Force 14. The Aeroplane Height Record 15. The Era of the Commercial Motor 16. The Conquest of the Desert 17. Mechanization of Defence 18. Motor Boats 19. Service Motor Craft 20. The Water Speed Record 21. The Oil Engine 22. Diesel Locomotives and Engines 23. Modern Motor Ships Very good internally. The hardback cover is showing signs of age related wear and the spine is sun bleached. Commensurate with nearly 80 years. Some age-related wear consistent with use. Please view the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. If you require any extra photos or a condition report, please do not hesitate to contact the team. Located in Building 1. Dealer 1235.