The Velocipede - Bottomley, Joseph Firth
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The Velocipede: Its Past, Its Present, And Its Future is a book written by Joseph Firth Bottomley in 1869. The book is a comprehensive study of the history, present state, and future of the velocipede, which is a precursor to the modern bicycle. The book begins with a detailed account of the origins of the velocipede, tracing its history back to the early 19th century. It then goes on to describe the various types of velocipedes that were in use at the time, including the draisine, the hobby horse, and the boneshaker. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the technology behind the…mehr

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The Velocipede: Its Past, Its Present, And Its Future is a book written by Joseph Firth Bottomley in 1869. The book is a comprehensive study of the history, present state, and future of the velocipede, which is a precursor to the modern bicycle. The book begins with a detailed account of the origins of the velocipede, tracing its history back to the early 19th century. It then goes on to describe the various types of velocipedes that were in use at the time, including the draisine, the hobby horse, and the boneshaker. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the technology behind the velocipede, including the various types of wheels, frames, and pedals that were used. The author also discusses the social and cultural impact of the velocipede, including its role in the women's suffrage movement and its impact on the development of modern transportation systems. Finally, the book looks to the future of the velocipede, speculating on the potential for new innovations and improvements in design. It also considers the potential for the velocipede to play a larger role in society, particularly as a means of transportation in urban areas. Overall, The Velocipede: Its Past, Its Present, And Its Future is an important historical document that provides a detailed and fascinating look at the development of one of the most important inventions of the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.