The Boy Engineer

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the dust jacket, including tears and edge damage. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean and legible. Illustrations by Evelyn Urbanowich and Robert Pious are well-preserved, providing a vivid visual complement to the text.

"The Boy Engineer" by Edward L. Throm, published by Golden Press in 1959, is a unique educational offering from the Popular Mechanics series. This hardcover book, illustrated by Evelyn Urbanowich and Robert Pious, provides an engaging exploration of engineering from prehistoric times to the modern era, including a special chapter on space and rocket engineering by Willy Ley. Published in New York, this edition captures the spirit of mid-20th-century technological enthusiasm, making it a valuable find for collectors of vintage educational literature. While the specific edition is not stated, the book's age and focus on historical engineering make it a rare and intriguing piece for enthusiasts. The physical condition shows wear, particularly to the dust jacket, which has tears and edge damage.