The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer
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The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer by Kevin J Hayes
More than a century ago, George B. Thayer took his own first century, or one-hundred-mile bicycle ride. The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer brings to life the experience of late nineteenth-century cycling through the heartfelt story of this important cycling pioneer.
"Lively writing and thorough research in original sources makes The Two-Wheeled World of George BThayer a worthwhile addition to the literatures of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century sports and cultural history."—James Whiteside, Annals of Iowa
"Hayes relates Thayer's cycling journeys as not only feats of physical endurance, but the philosophical journeys of a deep-thinking and deep-feeling man."—Kylie Kinley, Nebraska History
"All readers will find this book entertaining and educational. . . . A fine read."—Neil R. Nicholson, Journal of Sport History
"Hayes relates Thayer's cycling journeys as not only feats of physical endurance, but the philosophical journeys of a deep-thinking and deep-feeling man."—Kylie Kinley, Nebraska History
"All readers will find this book entertaining and educational. . . . A fine read."—Neil R. Nicholson, Journal of Sport History
Kevin J. Hayes is the author of several books concerning American literature, history, and culture, including An American Cycling Odyssey, 1887 (Nebraska, 2002).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780803255258 |
| ISBN 10 | 080325525X |
| Title | The Two-Wheeled World of George B. Thayer |
| Author | Kevin J Hayes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of Nebraska Press |
| Year published | 2015-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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