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Livres anciens et modernes

Norcliffe, Glen

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

University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute, 2001

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Année
2001
ISBN
080208205x
Lieu d'édition
Toronto, ON, Canada
Auteur
Norcliffe, Glen
Éditeurs
University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Format
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Edition
F First Edition
Thème
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
Description
S Paperback
Etat de conservation
Acceptable
Langues
Anglais
Reliure
Couverture souple
Premiére Edition
Oui

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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
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