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A Short History of the Motorcycle
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A Short History of the Motorcycle
A celebration of the magic of motorbikes by former TOP GEAR and current THE GRAND TOUR presenter Richard Hammond.
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What is it about bikes that leaves so many of us powerless to resist?
This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origin as a cheap means of transport to its modern incarnations: a symbol of rebellion, a high-tech racing machine, and the rich kid's plaything. Richard Hammond, passionate biker and collector of bikes, looks at the machines that have propelled people across the world to work, to school—and occasionally to their doom.
With his trademark expertise and wit, Hammond examines bikers of every type, from the happy farmer trundling through fields on his Honda Cub to the Hells Angel terrorising towns on their hog.
A Short History of the Motorcycle is a fascinating exploration of the irresistible allure of motorbikes and their impact on society.
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A Short History of the Motorcycle by Richard Hammond is praised for its humour and charm. It offers an engaging look at motorcycles, blending personal anecdotes with historical insights.
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ISBN: 9781474601153
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 September 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Illustration: Integrated plus 16pp b/w and col
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 186g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Richard Hammond is internationally famous for co-presenting TOP GEAR with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. He has produced and presented insightful documentaries for BBC One, examining the lives of two of his heroes, Sir Stirling Moss and Evel Knievel. He is the author of a number of bestselling books including ON THE EDGE, AS YOU DO, and IS IT JUST ME? Richard is married to Mindy and has two daughters, Izzy and Willow. He shares his garage with a vast and ever-changing collection of motorcycles both vintage and current.
Follow Richard Hammond on Twitter @RichardHammond and visit his website at www.thehamsterscage.co.ukAlso by Richard Hammond
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