A gripping story of one of the engineering marvels of both the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel, perhaps more than any other amusement ride, symbolizes all that is magic about amusement parks and county fairs. Towering above the carousel, hot dog stands, and kiddie rides, the Ferris wheel lifts young and old alike for never-to-be forgotten views. Few passengers forget their first ride on the queen of the midway and the sensations they felt when the rapidly spinning wheel carried them over the top.
About the AuthorNorman D. Anderson is Alumni Distinguished Professor at North Carolina State University. He is the author or coauthor of many books, mostly in the area of science.
Book InformationISBN 9780879725327
Author Norman D. AndersonFormat Paperback
Page Count 407
Imprint Bowling Green University Popular Press,USPublisher University of Wisconsin Press
Weight(grams) 1076g