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

University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute, 2001

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Details

Year of publication

2001

ISBN

080208205x

Place of printing

Toronto, ON, Canada

Author

Norcliffe, Glen

Publishers

University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Size

8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Edition

F First Edition

Keyword

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

Binding description

S Paperback

State of preservation

Fair

Languages

English

Binding

Softcover

First edition

Yes

Description

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