Project Gutenberg 2021-10-24 Public domain in the USA. 278 Barber, H. L. (Herbert Lee) 1865 1937 Barber, Herbert Lee 17016907 Story of the automobile: Its history and development from 1760 to 1917 With an analysis of the standing and prospects of the automobile industry Charlene Taylor, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Story of the Automobile: Its History and Development from 1760 to 1917" by H. L. Barber is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the evolution of the automobile over a span of more than a century, detailing its transition from a concept to a widespread commercial product. Barber highlights key figures and innovations in the industry, focusing particularly on the transformative impact of the automobile on society and its profitability as an investment opportunity. The opening of the work establishes the foundation for understanding the automobile's significance in modern history. Barber emphasizes the challenges faced by inventors and manufacturers over the years, highlighting early attempts at creating a horseless carriage and the eventual success achieved in America, particularly by influential figures like Henry Ford. Through a mix of anecdotal evidence and economic analysis, he sets the stage for a deep dive into the mechanics of automobiles, their impact on daily life, and the financial opportunities they present, thus inviting readers to appreciate both the historical and contemporary relevance of automotive innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Automobiles -- History TL Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology 524612 2025-06-26T09:17:36.933426 text/html 489726 2024-10-18T16:50:07 text/html 2112481 2025-06-26T09:17:48.810853 application/epub+zip 2110865 2025-06-26T09:17:38.889884 application/epub+zip 231764 2025-06-26T09:17:37.844365 application/epub+zip 2299340 2025-06-26T09:17:54.094818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2243697 2025-06-26T09:17:47.745065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298946 2022-09-29T22:11:41.103199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348353 2025-06-26T09:17:35.163421 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 328246 2024-10-18T16:50:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16167 2025-06-26T09:17:54.236777 application/rdf+xml 15107 2025-06-26T09:17:38.010424 image/jpeg 2117 2025-06-26T09:17:37.928364 image/jpeg 1980318 2025-06-26T09:17:36.997367 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog