The Bicycle: 200 Years on Two Wheels by Mirrorpix (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Bicycle by Mirrorpix Celebrating 200 years of the humble bicycles, in stunning photographs FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description German Baron Karl von Drais first introduced the two-wheeled tandem human-powered wooden-framed vehicle to the world, in the summer of 1817, its rider gamely steering with the front wheel while pushing along with his feet. After that history is rather vague about the bicycle. We know that the mechanically powered velocipede took off in the 1860s, soon followed by the Penny Farthing, but it wasnt until the late nineteenth century that the golden age of bicycles took off as people realised the freedoms afforded by self-powered travel, and touring and racing became popular pastimes. Today of course cycling is a global phenomenon both in professional sporting and non- professional spheres. This book of stunning photographs charts the evolution of the bicycle across 200 years of history. AUTHOR: Mirrorpix has granted access to its formidable photo archives to create this beautiful photographic history. SELLING POINTS: . Timed for the 200th anniversary of the precursor to the modern bicycle, in June 2017 . Vivid and evocative images trace the story of the bicycle, from early models through wartime and peacetime, and into the modern age . Colour photographs celebrate the modern heroes, from Olympic athletes to the Tour de France . Book produced in conjunction with Mirrorpix, presenting 120 images collated from their impressive archives 120 b/w illustraions 20 col illustrations Notes From the two-wheeled tandem in 1817 to the rise of the Penny Farthing during the 1860s, this charts the evolution of the bicycle throughout its 200-year history. Includes a collection of fascinating photographs. Author Biography MIRRORPIX has granted access to its formidable photo archives to create beautiful photographic histories Long Description German Baron Karl von Drais first introduced the two-wheeled tandem human-powered wooden-framed vehicle to the world, in the summer of 1817, its rider gamely steering with the front wheel while pushing along with his feet. After that history is rather vague about the bicycle. We know that the mechanically powered velocipede took off in the 1860s, soon followed by the Penny Farthing, but it wasnt until the late nineteenth century that the golden age of bicycles took off as people realised the freedoms afforded by self-powered travel, and touring and racing became popular pastimes. Today of course cycling is a global phenomenon both in professional sporting and non-professional spheres. This book of stunning photographs charts the evolution of the bicycle across 200 years of history. Details ISBN0750980052 Pages 144 Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 0750980052 ISBN-13 9780750980050 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Subtitle 200 Years on Two Wheels Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Mirrorpix Media Book Publication Date 2017-06-01 DEWEY 629.22720222 Short Title The Bicycle Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-01 AU Release Date 2017-06-01 NZ Release Date 2017-06-01 Illustrations 16 Plates, color; 16 Illustrations, color; 104 Illustrations, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133484718;

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