"Buggies, Bicycles & Iron Horses: Transportation in the 1800s" by Kenneth McIntosh explores the revolutionary changes in transportation during the 19th century. The book delves into the evolution of various modes of transport, including horse-drawn buggies, the rise of the bicycle, and the transformative impact of the steam locomotive. McIntosh highlights how these innovations shaped society, commerce, and travel, reflecting broader technological advancements and cultural shifts of the era. Through rich historical context and vivid anecdotes, the author brings to life the ways in which these transportation methods influenced everyday life and contributed to the modernization of the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Daily Life in America in the 1800s .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 64 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2009 by Mason Crest Publishers .