A Wheel Within A Wheel, How I Learned To Ride The Bicycle With Some Reflections By The Way (1895)

""A Wheel Within A Wheel, How I Learned To Ride The Bicycle: With Some Reflections By The Way"" is a memoir written by Frances Elizabeth Willard and published in 1895. The book details Willard's experiences learning to ride a bicycle at the age of 53, as well as her thoughts on the social and cultural significance of this new mode of transportation. Throughout the book, Willard provides a humorous and insightful account of her struggles and triumphs as a novice cyclist. She reflects on the physical and mental challenges of learning to ride, as well as the social expectations and constraints placed on women in the late 19th century. In addition to her personal narrative, Willard also offers broader reflections on the bicycle's impact on society. She argues that the bicycle represents a new form of freedom and empowerment for women, allowing them to travel independently and expand their horizons. She also discusses the ways in which the bicycle is changing social norms and challenging traditional gender roles. Overall, ""A Wheel Within A Wheel"" is a charming and thought-provoking account of one woman's journey to master a new skill and the larger implications of this accomplishment. It offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social changes of the late 19th century and the transformative power of the bicycle.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.