Brooklands

Brooklands

Herbert Byng Hall

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781436793520
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Brooklands: A Sporting Biography is a book written by Herbert Byng Hall and originally published in 1852. The book is a detailed account of the history and development of Brooklands, a famous motor racing circuit located in Surrey, England. The book begins with a brief history of the area, including its use as a testing ground for the aviation industry during World War I. It then goes on to describe the construction of the Brooklands track, which was designed to be the first purpose-built motor racing circuit in the world. The book also provides a detailed account of the many famous races that took place at Brooklands, including the first ever British Grand Prix in 1926. It includes profiles of some of the most famous drivers and teams who competed at the circuit, as well as descriptions of the cars and technology used in the races. Throughout the book, Hall provides a fascinating insight into the world of early motor racing, and the challenges and risks faced by the drivers and their teams. He also explores the impact that Brooklands had on the wider world of sport and the development of the motor industry. Overall, Brooklands: A Sporting Biography is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of motor racing, and the development of sport and technology in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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