Major Taylor

Major Taylor "The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World"

3rd edition updated, expanded, and illustratEdition

Paperback (03 Aug 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Updated trade paperback edition of previously released 2nd edition of same title. A well-researched and vivid account of the life and times of one of the first internationally acclaimed black athletes, Major Taylor, who was billed as "the fastest bicycle rider in the world" around the turn of the 20th century. Touches on his struggles in America as a black athlete and his recognition abroad. Illustrated throughout with period photographs.

Book information

ISBN: 9781892495808
Publisher: Van der Plas/Cycle Publishing
Imprint: Cycle Publishing/Van der Plas Publications
Pub date:
Edition: 3rd edition updated, expanded, and illustratEdition
DEWEY: 796.62092
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 602g
Height: 218mm
Width: 281mm
Spine width: 18mm