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A Short History of the Motorcycle
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A Short History of the Motorcycle Decorative boards - 2016

by Richard Hammond

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London England: Weidenfeld & Nicholsn. Fine/Near Fine. 2016. First Edition. Decorative Boards. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 9780297609902 Hardback Hardcover. First Edition. A Short History of the Motorcycle. It's cold, wet and dangerous, so why do we do it? This book attempts to explain what it is about bikes and biking that calls to some people, leaving them powerless to resist. This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origins as a cheap and modest means of transport for the masses to its modern incarnations: a terrifying symbol of rebellion and menace, a high-tech racing machine and the rich kid's plaything. We look at the bikes that have propelled people across the world to work, to school and to their doom. Wittily written and lavishly illustrated, this book is a thrilling ride for the bikers and non-bikers alike. Illustrated. 202 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.) .
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  • Title A Short History of the Motorcycle
  • Author Richard Hammond
  • Binding Decorative Boards
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Fine/Near Fine
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicholsn, London England
  • Date 2016
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 106353
  • ISBN 9780297609902 / 0297609904
  • Weight 1.67 lbs (0.76 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 7.7 x 1 in (21.34 x 19.56 x 2.54 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Motorcycles - History, Motorcycle racing - History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 629.227

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About the author

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? In 2015, Richard, Jeremy, James and Andy Wilman began work on THE GRAND TOUR for Amazon Prime.

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 @RichardHammondand visit his website at www.thehamsterscage.co.uk

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