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Shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2023, this captivating tome offers a delightful journey through the annals of cycling history. Brimming with charming anecdotes, intriguing interviews, and fascinating historical accounts, it paints a comprehensive picture of the humble bicycle—a marvellous contraption where the passenger doubles as the engine.
From plaything to practical tool, from liberator to occasional nuisance, the bicycle has worn many hats throughout its existence. Yet, it remains the world's most popular mode of transport. How has this seemingly simple machine achieved such remarkable longevity and influence?
Jody Rosen masterfully weaves together historical narrative, travelogue, and personal reflection to redefine our understanding of this ubiquitous vehicle. The author traces its evolution from its 1817 inception to its current resurgence as an eco-friendly 'green machine'. Along the way, readers encounter a cast of unforgettable characters: from suffragettes pedalling towards equality in the 1890s to a Bhutanese monarch racing mountain bikes in the Himalayas, and even astronauts riding a floating bicycle in the weightlessness of space.
By meticulously examining the bicycle's past and peering into its future, 'Two Wheels Good' emerges as a joyous ode to a globally significant feat of engineering. With its wit, precision, and element of surprise, this work offers a rich, deeply researched exploration of the bicycle's enduring impact on society, culture, and human progress.
Book ISBN: | 9780099593591 |
Book Author: | Jody Rosen |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 29 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-08-17 |
Book Pagination: | 416 pages |
Book Weight: | 340g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’