White Ravens’98/Czech Republic/61436
Branald, Adolf (text)
Lhoták, Kamil (illus.)
Dedecek automobil
(Grandpapa Car)
Praha: Albatros 1996. 31pp
ISBN 80-00-00237-X
Automobile - Motocycle - 
Motoring/History 1897-1915
Adolf Branald relates in an absorbing and vivid manner the history of the
Czech automobile and motocycle manufacturer Laurent & Klement and life
stories of Václav Laurent and Václav Klement in the period between the
turn of the century and the outbreak of World War One. At the same time
he depicts the beginnings of motor sport in other places, especially in
Austria and France, within the context of historical and social factors. The
book includes illustrations by the famous Czech sketch artist Kamil
Lhoták, which reflect the spirit of the early 20th century. (10+)

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