TECHNOLOGY
Sandler, Martin W.

Straphanging in the USA: Trolleys and Subways in American Life

(3) 4-6 Transportation in America series. These books trace the development of transportation from the nation's dependence on horses to modern high-horsepower vehicles. Sandler includes brief commentary on trucks, SUVs, rental cars, computerized components, and governmental regulations. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the well-written text. Directory, reading list, timeline. Ind. [Review covers these Transportation in America titles: Driving around the USA, Galloping across the USA, and Straphanging in the USA.]

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