The Ride to Modernity : The Bicycle in Canada, 1869-1900
Rare and modern books
Norcliffe, Glen
University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute,
2001
The Ride to Modernity : The Bicycle in Canada, 1869-1900
Rare and modern books
Norcliffe, Glen
University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute,
2001
49.95 €
(Ladysmith,
Canada)
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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
- True
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
