An American Cycling Odyssey, 1887by Kevin I. Hayes [973.85 Hay]
A trip across the U.S. by bicycle is sure to be an adventure--meeting characters and overcoming obstacles. In 1887, on a high-wheeler, it was unbelievable! But George Nellis did it in record time. His personal best was in Nebraska, where he made 88 miles in a day! 25 pages are devoted to his crossing the state, complete with a race in Omaha, an encounter with a rattlesnake, and cowboys rescuing him from a bull. Hayes provides extensive background information to Nellis's interesting account. -- recommended by Bob B. - Bennett Martin Public Library/Reference
[ Publisher's page for this book ] [ George Nellis bio at thewheelmen.org ]
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Thanks for the recommendation. I appreciate it. For more about this book, see my lengthy interview with Jason Crane at the following:http://www.rocbike.com/2007/10/14/the-rocbike-review-2-an-american-cycling-odyssey-1887/
Thanks, Kevin! Here's the same URL, hopefully formatted as a hotlink for the sake of convenience:
http://www.rocbike.com/2007/10/14/the-rocbike-review-2-an-american-cycling-odyssey-1887/
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