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BICYCLE The History David V. Herlihy 2004 hardcover 1st Ed Yale University Press
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Publication Name
- BICYCLE The History
- Year
- 2004
- Type
- History of the bicycle
- Features
- 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9780300104189
- Book Title
- Bicycle : the History
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- Transportation, History
- Topic
- Bicycles, General
- Item Weight
- 42.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 480 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300104189
ISBN-13
9780300104189
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30761743
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bicycle : the History
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Bicycles, General
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Transportation, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
42.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-012992
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
�There are many, many illustrations in this book�on average one per page, it seems�and almost all of them engaging in themselves. Mr. Herlihy�s prose style is pleasant and easy to read. . . . An immensely interesting book.��Henry Petroski, New York Sun, "The bicycle''s history is rife with confusion and myth, so it''s wonderful to have David Herlihy''s thoroughly researched and delightfully written account to set the record of this remarkable and important invention straight."�Jim Langley, Cycling Writer, "There are many, many illustrations in this book-on average one per page, it seems-and almost all of them engaging in themselves. Mr. Herlihy's prose style is pleasant and easy to read. . . . An immensely interesting book."-Henry Petroski,New York Sun, "Bicycleis a fascinating book. David Herlihy is a true historian, and he has uncovered a stunning amount of new material about the history of the bicycle-at times it reads like a detective story."-David Gordon Wilson, professor, MIT and co-author,Bicycling Science, andHuman-Powered Vehicles, "If you could only own one book on bicycle history, Bicycle is it. David's account is not only thorough and accurate, but offers a great read to both the aficionado and those new to the bicycle world. A great addition to anyone's library."-Jill DiMauro, Owner Proteus Bicycles, "Bicycles through the Ages" hands on mobile bicycle exhibit, "Bicycle is a fascinating book. David Herlihy is a true historian, and he has uncovered a stunning amount of new material about the history of the bicycle-at times it reads like a detective story."- David Gordon Wilson, professor, MIT and co-author, Bicycling Science, and Human-Powered Vehicles, " Bicycle is the preeminent research document concerning the invention and early development of the bicycle, but most interesting is its analysis of the bicycle's role within societal development."- Velo News, �Bicycle is the preeminent research document concerning the invention and early development of the bicycle, but most interesting is its analysis of the bicycle�s role within societal development.��Velo News, "The bicycle's history is rife with confusion and myth, so it's wonderful to have David Herlihy's thoroughly researched and delightfully written account to set the record of this remarkable and important invention straight."- Jim Langley, Cycling Writer, "If you could only own one book on bicycle history, Bicycleis it. David's account is not only thorough and accurate, but offers a great read to both the aficionado and those new to the bicycle world. A great addition to anyone's library."-Jill DiMauro, Owner Proteus Bicycles, "Bicycles through the Ages" hands on mobile bicycle exhibit, "A copiously illustrated history of one of the most efficient and utilitarian machines of all time-perfect for any serious cyclist."- Seattle Times, "A copiously illustrated history of one of the most efficient and utilitarian machines of all time-perfect for any serious cyclist."-Seattle Times, "Bicycleis the preeminent research document concerning the invention and early development of the bicycle, but most interesting is its analysis of the bicycle's role within societal development."-Velo News, "If you could only own one book on bicycle history, Bicycle is it. David''s account is not only thorough and accurate, but offers a great read to both the aficionado and those new to the bicycle world. A great addition to anyone''s library."�Jill DiMauro, Owner Proteus Bicycles, "Bicycles through the Ages" hands on mobile bicycle exhibit, "David Herlihy is a widely recognized expert on the history of the bicycle, and this book offers the most comprehensive account to date of the bicycle and its development from a novelty for the elite to transportation for the masses. Frequently wry and always intelligent, Herlihy takes us on a marvelous tour of the bicycle's fascinating history."- Peter Joffre Nye, U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame and co-author of The Lance Armstrong Performance Program, "There are many, many illustrations in this book-on average one per page, it seems-and almost all of them engaging in themselves. Mr. Herlihy's prose style is pleasant and easy to read. . . . An immensely interesting book."-Henry Petroski, New York Sun, " Bicycle is a fascinating book. David Herlihy is a true historian, and he has uncovered a stunning amount of new material about the history of the bicycle-at times it reads like a detective story."-David Gordon Wilson, professor, MIT and co-author, Bicycling Science , and Human-Powered Vehicles, �A copiously illustrated history of one of the most efficient and utilitarian machines of all time�perfect for any serious cyclist.��Seattle Times, "The bicycle''s history is rife with confusion and myth, so it''s wonderful to have David Herlihy''s thoroughly researched and delightfully written account to set the record of this remarkable and important invention straight."- Jim Langley, Cycling Writer, "If you could only own one book on bicycle history, Bicycle is it. David''s account is not only thorough and accurate, but offers a great read to both the aficionado and those new to the bicycle world. A great addition to anyone''s library."-Jill DiMauro, Owner Proteus Bicycles, "Bicycles through the Ages" hands on mobile bicycle exhibit
Dewey Decimal
629.227/2/09
Synopsis
During the nineteenth century, the bicycle evoked an exciting new world in which even a poor person could travel afar and at will. But was the "mechanical horse" truly destined to usher in a new era of road travel or would it remain merely a plaything for dandies and schoolboys? In Bicycle: The History (named by Outside magazine as the #1 book on bicycles), David Herlihy recounts the saga of this far-reaching invention and the passions it aroused. The pioneer racer James Moore insisted the bicycle would become "as common as umbrellas." Mark Twain was more skeptical, enjoining his readers to "get a bicycle. You will not regret it--if you live." Because we live in an age of cross-country bicycle racing and high-tech mountain bikes, we may overlook the decades of development and ingenuity that transformed the basic concept of human-powered transportation into a marvel of engineering. This lively and engrossing history retraces the extraordinary story of the bicycle--a history of disputed patents, brilliant inventions, and missed opportunities. Herlihy shows us why the bicycle captured the public's imagination and the myriad ways in which it reshaped our world., During the nineteenth century, the bicycle evoked an exciting new world in which even a poor person could travel afar and at will. But was the mechanical horse truly destined to usher in a new era of road travel or would it remain merely a plaything for dandies and schoolboys? In Bicycle: The History (named by Outside magazine as the #1 book on bicycles), David Herlihy recounts the saga of this far-reaching invention and the passions it aroused. The pioneer racer James Moore insisted the bicycle would become as common as umbrellas. Mark Twain was more skeptical, enjoining his readers to get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. Because we live in an age of cross-country bicycle racing and high-tech mountain bikes, we may overlook the decades of development and ingenuity that transformed the basic concept of human-powered transportation into a marvel of engineering. This lively and engrossing history retraces the extraordinary story of the bicycle a history of disputed patents, brilliant inventions, and missed opportunities. Herlihy shows us why the bicycle captured the public s imagination and the myriad ways in which it reshaped our world. ", The first comprehensive history of the bicyclelavishly illustrated with images spanning two centuriesIn the twenty-first century we have all experienced new technologies that promise to change our lives.
LC Classification Number
TL410.H43 2004
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- a***j (355)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs advertised, well packaged, quick ship. Thank you.THE CRUISE OF THE CACHALOT Frank T Bullen round world sperm whales 1980 sc (#375961944824)
- u***h (826)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI have never received books completely wrapped in plastic and bubble wrapped also. Thank you so much. Extremely fast shipping. Will buy again. BarbDENISE SWANSON Mystery books 4 Back to Scumble River 2 Scumble River softcovers (#375398147955)