c1938 Racing Cars Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Antique Childrens Book

c1938 Racing Cars Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Antique Childrens BookRacing CarsBy Ernest ProtheroePublished by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd c1938 (undated)General wear and fading otherwise good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 14.5cm x 18cm x 1.25cm

Racing Cars

By Ernest Protheroe

Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd c1938 (undated)

"Racing Cars by Ernest Protheroe (Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd, c.1938) is a lively and informative pre-war children's book that introduces readers to the thrilling world of early motor racing. Written in Protheroe's engaging and educational style, the book explores the evolution of the racing car from its pioneering days to the sophisticated machines of the 1930s. It describes the mechanics of speed, design innovations, and the daring exploits of famous drivers, blending factual detail with the excitement of the sport at a time when motor racing symbolized modernity and adventure.

Beautifully illustrated with period drawings and diagrams, Racing Cars captures both the technical ingenuity and romantic spirit of an era when racing circuits like Brooklands and Le Mans defined the limits of human and mechanical endurance. It remains a nostalgic window into the golden age of motoring literature for young readers. This volume will appeal to collectors of vintage transport books, motoring enthusiasts, and admirers of early 20th-century adventure writing for boys."

General wear and fading otherwise good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.