Birth of the Bicycle: A Bumpy History of the Bicycle in America Juvenile Fiction bestselling author Louise Penny introduces

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Birth of the Bicycle: A Bumpy History of the Bicycle in America Juvenile Fiction bestselling author Louise Penny introducesBy Sarah Nelson Hardcover Three cheers for the birth of the bicycle! Hop on for a jaunty, rhythmic ride through a playfully illustrated history. From the pedal less, brakeless wooden velocipedes of the 1800s to the sleek racing machines of today, from a luxury for the wealthy to a lifeline for the working class, the bicycle's journey is a study in invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Sarah Nelson's affectionate and poetic tribute covers almost a