Early Bicycles, by Nick Clayton. 32 Pages. Softbound. The bicycle developed over the seventy-five year period from 1817-1892, and its story is full of colorful characters and bizarre inventions. This book explains how the bicycle developed from its beginnings as the hobby-horse of 1817 to the pneumatic-tyred safety bicycle of 1892. It features interesting sections on the boneshaker, the Ordinary, tricycles, accessories, manumotives, and more. Countless vintage photographs are also included to make for further interesting reading. This informative little book is packed with information that gives the history of that ever-popular method of transportation. It is bound to be appreciated by all. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0908)