Frederick Lucas
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 a bilingual reference dictionary written in the early 20th century. It serves as a specialized resource for individuals interested in the motor industry, including users, manufacturers, and patent agents, providing translations for technical terms related to motor vehicles, bicycles, and boats. The dictionary aims to facilitate the comprehension of foreign technical literature pertinent to these subjects. The opening of the dictionary includes a detailed preface outlining its purpose and target audience. It emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the work, stating that it translates terms used in various journals and catalogs of leading English and French makers of motor vehicles and related machinery. The preface further mentions the focus on various components essential to the functioning and understanding of cars, cycles, and boats. Following the preface, the dictionary presents entries arranged first in English-French and then in French-English, covering an extensive range of technical vocabulary.