The Modern Bicycle and Its Accessories by Alex Schwalbach and Julius Wilcox
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About this eBook
| Author | Schwalbach, Alex |
|---|---|
| Author | Wilcox, Julius |
| LoC No. | c98000360 |
| Title | The Modern Bicycle and Its Accessories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | "Republished from a series of articles written for the Commercial advertiser by Alexander Schwalbach and Julius Wilcox, under the caption of "Bicycles for 1898" setting forth the improvements and changes in manufacture since 1816." |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "The Modern Bicycle and Its Accessories" by Alex Schwalbach and Julius Wilcox is a comprehensive reference book written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an essential guide for cyclists, dealers, and manufacturers, documenting advancements in bicycle construction and accessories from 1816 to 1898. The book explores the evolution of bicycles, providing insights into both chain and chainless models, focusing on their mechanisms, materials, and design improvements. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the significance of 1898 in the history of cycling, noting the improvements in bicycle quality and the economical market conditions that shaped this era. The opening section discusses the history of the bicycle, the lack of a national cycle show that year, and various innovations including the chainless bike's re-emergence. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of cyclists understanding their machines for proper maintenance and optimal performance. This sets the stage for a detailed analysis of bicycle mechanics, different components, and the broader cultural context surrounding cycling at that time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Bicycles |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58444 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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