English-French and French-English dictionary of the motor car, cycle, and boat

"English-French and French-English Dictionary of the Motor Car, Cycle, and Boat" by Frederick Lucas is an early 20th-century reference guide designed to bridge the language gap between English and French speakers in the burgeoning motor vehicle industry. Targeting users, manufacturers, and patent agents, this dictionary offers translations of specialized vocabulary concerning cars, bicycles, and boats, promoting smoother comprehension of technical documents from abroad. The resource begins with a detailed introduction that makes clear its goal and intended readers, highlighting its thorough coverage of terms used in journals and catalogs by major English and French manufacturers. The dictionary itself is structured into two parts, English-French and French-English, and offers expansive technical vocabulary from each language.