| Author |
Scholl, Frank B. |
| LoC No. |
20014778
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| Title |
The automobile owner's guide
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| Original Publication |
United States: D. Appleton and Compay,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Automobile Owner's Guide" by Frank B. Scholl is a practical guidebook on automobile maintenance and operation written in the early 20th century. The book aims to educate car owners and users on the mechanics of their vehicles, ensuring they can efficiently operate, maintain, and repair them. It addresses common issues faced by drivers and emphasizes the importance of understanding the mechanical workings of cars to decrease depreciation and repair costs. The opening of the guide emphasizes the significance of the automobile in modern life, highlighting its impact on business efficiency and personal travel. It discusses the lack of mechanical knowledge among car owners, pointing out that many do not understand their vehicles enough to resolve basic issues. Scholl introduces the book's purpose: to simplify automotive concepts and provide clear, accessible information that empowers even those with a modest education to become competent in car maintenance and minor repairs. This foundation sets the stage for the detailed insights and practical advice that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
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| Subject |
Automobiles
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| Subject |
Automobiles -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69375 |
| Release Date |
Nov 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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