A Short History of the Motorcycle by Richard Hammond

A Short History of the Motorcycle by Richard Hammond

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A celebration of the magic of motorbikes by former TOP GEAR and current THE GRAND TOUR presenter Richard Hammond.

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A Short History of the Motorcycle by Richard Hammond

What is it about bikes that leaves so many of us powerless to resist? This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origin as a cheap means of transport to its modern incarnations: a symbol of rebellion, a high-tech racing machine and the rich kid's plaything. Richard Hammond, passionate biker and collector of bikes, looks at the machines that have propelled people across the world to work, to school - and occasionally to their doom. With his trademark expertise and wit, Hammond examines bikers of every type, from the happy farmer trundling through fields on his Honda Cub to the Hells Angel terrorising towns on their hog.
'a book that has humour and charm' - Spectator

Richard Hammond is internationally famous for co-presenting TOP GEAR with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. He has produced and presented insightful documentaries for BBC One, examining the lives of two of his heroes, Sir Stirling Moss and Evel Knievel. He is the author of a number of bestselling books including ON THE EDGE, AS YOU DO, and IS IT JUST ME? Richard is married to Mindy and has two daughters, Izzy and Willow. He shares his garage with a vast and ever-changing collection of motorcycles both vintage and current.

Follow Richard Hammond on Twitter @RichardHammond and visit his website at www.thehamsterscage.co.uk

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ISBN 13 9781474601153
ISBN 10 1474601154
Title A Short History of the Motorcycle
Author Richard Hammond
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 2018-09-20
Number of pages 208
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.