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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282559310
- ISBN 13 9780282559311
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages945
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the author's cycling adventures across 10,000 miles of American terrain in the late 19th century, offering a captivating glimpse into the history and culture of cycling at a time when it was emerging as a revolutionary mode of personal transportation and recreation. Through detailed accounts of his travels, the author captures the challenges, joys, and transformative experiences of exploring the country on two wheels, highlighting the friendships and encounters that shaped his journey. Along the way, he shares insights into the social norms and customs of the era, providing a rich tapestry of American life and the role that cycling played in its evolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282559311_0
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