A Social History of the Bicycle, Its Early Life and Times in America |
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Page 19
... newspaper accused the industry of fostering this rotation . by rendering the old machines stylistically out - of - date through the introduction of changes that bore little relationship to the performance of the bicycles . The paper's ...
... newspaper accused the industry of fostering this rotation . by rendering the old machines stylistically out - of - date through the introduction of changes that bore little relationship to the performance of the bicycles . The paper's ...
Page 99
... Newspapers said it began with Mrs. Meta Boardman of 204 East 18th Street , New York , who first wore knicker- bockers during the spring of 1893. Her costume created a sensation , partly because Mrs. Boardman was described as a " very ...
... Newspapers said it began with Mrs. Meta Boardman of 204 East 18th Street , New York , who first wore knicker- bockers during the spring of 1893. Her costume created a sensation , partly because Mrs. Boardman was described as a " very ...
Page 234
... newspapers did try to maintain enthusiasm in the states . One paper showed a squad of bicycle troopers standing ... newspaper , these maneuvers amply proved that the bicycle could be an important factor in war - but it forgot to add ...
... newspapers did try to maintain enthusiasm in the states . One paper showed a squad of bicycle troopers standing ... newspaper , these maneuvers amply proved that the bicycle could be an important factor in war - but it forgot to add ...
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