A History of American Locomotives, by John H. White. 528 Pages. Softbound. This important and beautifully illustrated volume chronicles the explosive growth and development of the steam locomotive in America. A definitively recorded history, it is documented with over 240 vintage photos, original working drawings, schematics, patent drawings, and charts and diagrams. Included are complete sections on the early era of locomotive design, the evolution of individual components, and a comprehensive study of 20 important locomotives, featuring 8 helpful appendices, and a complete bibliography. If information on the America locomotive is what you're looking for, then this is the book for you. If not, you just may find you can't put it down once started. $34.95 (BK-0654)