Velocipedes, Bicycles, And Tricycles: How To Make And How To Use Them, With A Sketch Of Their History, Invention, And Progress (1869)

""Velocipedes, Bicycles, And Tricycles: How To Make And How To Use Them, With A Sketch Of Their History, Invention, And Progress"" is a comprehensive guide to the development and use of early bicycles and tricycles. First published in 1869 by Velox, this book provides a detailed history of the origins of these vehicles, as well as practical instructions for building and riding them.The book begins with a brief overview of the history of transportation, including the development of the wheel and the first attempts at creating pedal-powered vehicles. It then delves into the specifics of velocipedes, bicycles, and tricycles, describing their various components and how they work together to create motion.The author provides detailed instructions for building each type of vehicle, including information on materials, tools, and construction techniques. He also includes tips for maintaining and repairing the machines, as well as advice on proper riding technique and safety precautions.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of these vehicles as a means of transportation and recreation, and highlights their potential to revolutionize the way people move about the world. He also discusses the various challenges and obstacles that had to be overcome in order to make bicycles and tricycles practical and accessible to the general public.Overall, ""Velocipedes, Bicycles, And Tricycles: How To Make And How To Use Them, With A Sketch Of Their History, Invention, And Progress"" is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of cycling, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of these iconic machines.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.