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The Noblest Invention: An Illustrated History of the Bicycle

by Editors of Bicycling Magazine | HC | Good
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Binding
Hardcover
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Product Group
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IsTextBook
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ISBN
1579546692
Book Title
Noblest Invention : an Illustrated History of the Bicycle
Item Length
6.3in
Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
Publication Year
2003
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
Bicycling Magazine Editors
Features
Revised
Genre
Transportation, Sports & Recreation
Topic
Cycling, Bicycles
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
20 oz
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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Why We Ride From the time we first wobble away from Mom or Dad on two wheels, we're hooked. The mobility, the freedom that the bicycle brings is our first taste of independence. For many, that feeling persists, and bicycling becomes a lifelong love. It represents the promise of the open road, the enthralling sense of speed, the quiet places, the challenging trails-- all in the pleasant company of family, chums, or just yourself. And then there's that moment of terrified, bittersweet pride when your own child rides on once you have let go. The Noblest Invention celebrates this unique interaction between humans and machine. The editors of Bicycling magazine have created a unique history of the bicycle that illustrates, through personal essays and breathtaking photography, why this simple machine has captured the imagination of people of all ages around the world. Chronicling the evolution of the bicycle from the primitive wooden Laufmaschine to the high-tech mountain bike with its specialized frame and suspension, this book takes a fascinating look at the innovations, the early creators and their wares, and how the bike has had an impact on culture as a tool in the workplace and as an inspiration for artists and writers alike. From the timeless allure of the greatest annual sporting event, the Tour de France, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, to the mystery of the bicycle's true inventor (did da Vinci really have a hand in it?), take a trip with this remarkable feat of engineering. Remember, relive, and most important, enjoy the ride.

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Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
1579546692
ISBN-13
9781579546694
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2512474

Product Key Features

Book Title
Noblest Invention : an Illustrated History of the Bicycle
Author
Bicycling Magazine Editors
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Cycling, Bicycles
Publication Year
2003
Genre
Transportation, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
320 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
6.3in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
9.3in
Item Weight
20 oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tl400.N63 2004
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Copyright Date
2003
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2003-014227
Dewey Decimal
629.227/2/09
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by g.scottsmith
    May 22, 2023

    great variety of bike history covered. nice pictures.

    pretty cool little book

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  • by celasmarya
    Nov 15, 2016

    When a book is beautiful

    History beautifully told & illustrated

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