The Ride to Modernity : The Bicycle in Canada, 1869-1900

University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute, 2001

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Anno di pubblicazione

2001

ISBN

080208205x

Luogo di stampa

Toronto, ON, Canada

Autore

Norcliffe, Glen

Editori

University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Formato

8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Edizione

F First Edition

Soggetto

BICYCLES TRICYCLES TRANSPORTATION CANADA SPORTS RECREATION, CYCLING GENERAL Norcliffe, Glen Ride to Modernity : The Bicycle in Canada, 1869-1900 Bicycles History 19th Century Cycling Social Aspects, Industry 288 pages including select bibliography and index. The, story of Canada's encounter with the bicycle in the late, nineteenth century, set in the context of the cultural moement known as 'modernity.', Covers the bicycle's history from about 1869, when the first bicycle appeared in Canada 1900 era bicycles, social Status Canadian History Transportation

Descrizione

S Paperback

Stato di conservazione

Accettabile

Lingue

Inglese

Legatura

Brossura

Prima edizione

Sì

Descrizione

288 pages including select bibliography and index. The story of Canada's encounter with the bicycle in the late nineteenth century, set in the context of the cultural moement known as 'modernity.' Covers the bicycle's history from about 1869, when the first bicycle appeared in Canada, until about 1900, a date that marks the end of the era when bicycles were a recognized symbol of modernity and social status. - from back cover. Charming black and white reproductions of archival photos and illustrations. Average wear. Considerable high-lighting to contents. A worthy reading copy. Book