| Description |
470 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-444) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- pt. 1. The pre-history: The elusive mechanical horse. The draisine abroad. Wheels and woes -- pt. 2. The "boneshaker" era: The bicycle breakthrough. The American adventure. European development -- pt. 3. The "high wheel" era: The high mount prevails. The pinnacle of the high wheeler. Growing safety concerns -- pt. 4. The "safety" era: The rise of the rover. The bicycle boom. Legacy of the boom -- pt. 5. The twentieth century: Utilitarian cycling. Recreational cycling. Competetive cycling -- Conclusion: Cycling into the future. |
| Subject |
Bicycles -- History.
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| ISBN |
0300104189 alkaline paper |
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