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Carlota (Carlotinha) | 14 comments OK, this is my last contribution today. Will go on through other authors further on.
Another one I can't add and ask for help in doing so. Thank you.

* Title: História do Eléctrico da Carris / The History of the Lisbon Trams

* Author(s) name(s): Marina Tavares Dias
* ISBN (or ASIN):972-589-066-3
* Publisher: Quimera and Carris de Ferro de Lisboa
* Publication date: 2005
* Format: Hardcover, dust jacket
* Description: This is the story of the Lisbon transport system, focusing on the trams or streetcars that are now part of the touristicalk heritage of the city, The text goes back to early times and other means of transportation, developing into the early 20th century and the importance of anglo-portuguese firms in the city's transport system. The first tramway in Lisbon entered service on 17 November 1873, as a horsecar line. On 30 August 1901, Lisbon's first electric tramway commenced operations. Within a year, all of the city's tramways had been converted to electric traction. Included is reference to all the tram lines still running in the 21st century. Text in English runs beside the text in Portuguese. Limited Official Centenary edition by Carris.

* Link to cover on a NON-BOOKSELLER site: http://www.quimera-editores.com/catal...


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Carlota (Carlotinha) | 14 comments Thanks. You guys reallllllllllllly rock. Good night and keep up with your good work.


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