Latin America by Streetcar: A Pictorial Survey of Urban Rail Transport South of the U. S. A.

Beautifully done black and white pictorial showing trams, trolleys and streetcars from 28 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela as well as islands such as Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Includes an excellent overview of urban transport from mule and horse drawn trams through steam and electric, detailing the number of systems, the major companies, and their general decline. The book also includes an extensive bibliography of both general and country-specific sources. Invaluable as a reference source. 200 pages.