As early as 1868 there was a major public interest in a mechanical substitute for the horse, one of the reasons America fell in love with the car so easily and quickly
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Understanding: The Beginnings of the Car
As early as 1868 there was a major public interest in a mechanical substitute for the horse, one of the reasons America fell in love with the car so easily and quickly
Added: Dec 9, 2008
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Runtime: 02:20
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