| Author |
Ward, Maria E., 1863- |
| LoC No. |
05024507
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| Title |
Bicycling for Ladies
The Common Sense of Bicycling; with Hints as to the Art of Wheeling—Advice to Beginners—Dress—Care of the Bicycle—Mechanics—Training—Exercise, etc., etc.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Possibilities -- What the bicycle does -- On wheels in general and bicycles in particular -- For beginners -- How to make progress -- Helping and teaching; what to learn -- A few things to remember -- The art of wheeling on a bicycle -- Position and power -- Difficulties to overcome -- Dress -- Watch and cyclometer -- Women and tools -- Tools and how to use them -- Solving a problem -- Where to keep a bicycle -- Tires -- Mechanics of bicycling -- Adjustment -- Exercise -- Training -- Breathlessness; the limit mechanical.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Bicycling for Ladies" by Maria E. Ward is a practical guide on cycling specifically designed for women, written in the late 19th century. The book explores the benefits of bicycling as a sport and means of transportation, while also addressing the unique challenges faced by female cyclists. It covers essential topics such as mechanics, proper attire, exercise, and training, aiming to equip women with the knowledge needed to confidently partake in this increasingly popular activity. The opening of the book introduces the topic of bicycling as a modern sport with immense potential for enjoyment and health benefits. The author discusses the advantages of cycling, including its ability to cover distances much more efficiently than walking and the exhilarating sense of freedom it provides. Ward emphasizes the need for women to approach cycling intelligently, considering the mechanical and physiological aspects of the activity to ensure safety and well-being. She outlines various subjects that will be covered in the chapters to come, demonstrating her intent to empower ladies by providing them with comprehensive advice and skills for successful cycling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
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| Subject |
Cycling for women
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| Subject |
Cycling
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62227 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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