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Practical Motorist's Encyclopaedia: Principles, Upkeep and Repair of Every Part of the Car

F J Camm

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Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026
""News Chronicle: Practical Motorist's Encyclopaedia"" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mechanical principles, routine upkeep, and technical repair of early 20th-century automobiles. Edited by the prolific technical writer F. J. Camm, this work serves as an exhaustive reference for the owner-driver, covering every essential component of the motor car, from the complexities of the internal combustion engine to the intricacies of the chassis, transmission, and electrical systems.

The encyclopaedia provides detailed instructions for both minor adjustments and major overhauls, designed to empower the motorist with a thorough understanding of their vehicle's operation. It features technical explanations of steering mechanisms, braking systems, and fuel delivery, alongside practical advice for troubleshooting common mechanical faults. Beyond its utility as a manual, the text offers a deep dive into the engineering standards of its time, detailing the components that defined the era of motoring.

As a significant record of automotive history, this work is an invaluable resource for restorers of vintage vehicles, students of mechanical engineering, and historians of technology. It captures the transition of the car from a luxury novelty to a vital piece of modern infrastructure, preserving the technical knowledge required to maintain these classic machines.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Imprint:   Tradd Street Press
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 21mm
Weight:   562g
ISBN:   9781025361420
ISBN 10:   1025361423
Pages:   404
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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