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Although a lot of information is provided. I felt it a chore to register where or at what point I read what at what point within the book. Frank was not just a toy maker inventor and this book touches quite a few areas outside of the toys but perhaps should not have. I bought the book looking to further my understanding of his passion for tinplate railways, got part way through and realized I had in fact been reading a life and times of, not what I expected.
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product in v.good condition, a facsimile copy printed a few years ago of the original. However the author is short rather short on detail and long on padding.
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This is a fascinating book.Frank was a genius & his meccano took the world by storm .from humble beings with hard work & a brilliant business brain his toys were enjoyed by children around the world.
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A very interesting read. It details more the history of toys, for the first 2/3rds of the book, before concentrating more on Frank Hornby the man. However, I found it quite informative and would recommend it to anyone interested in finding out more about this remarkable man.
The book brought back many childhood memories . The pictures of the models took me back when I used to look forward to weekends and opening this type of book and making some of the models. great. Thanks. Rob.