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From Boneshakers to Choppers

The Rip-Rearing History of Motorcycles

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From Boneshakers to Choppers

By: Lisa Smedman
Narrated by: Kerin McCue
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The motorcycle was invented in 1885 when two visionary Germans decided to attach a small internal combustion engine to a bicycle. From that humble origin begins a remarkable story of technological innovation, record-setting, and the formation of a whole new subculture of society. People began racing motorcycles not long after their introduction. In grueling endurance races, an American company named Harley-Davidson rode to the front of the pack with a thunderous roar.

Meanwhile, motorcycling was also becoming popular because motorcycles were a convenient and economical form of transportation. As motorcycles became more commonplace, riding clubs formed, people began to customize their bikes, and a new subculture emerged—one that wholly embraced the free-wheeling spirit of the motorcycle lifestyle—bikers!

Featuring a colorful reading from narrator Kerin McCue, From Boneshakers to Choppers gives listeners the scoop on the wild story of the motorcycle in all its many forms.

©2007 Lisa Smedman (P)2008 Recorded Books. LLC World Motorcycle Motorcycle History
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I have a fairly newfound interest in vintage motorcycles and old board track racers. Although interesting at parts, the book felt superficial and I kept wishing the narrator would go in to more detail at the end of each chapter. Much of this was new to me not knowing much about the subject, but I feel someone with more knowledge of motorcycles would find this audiobook quite basic. Almost like reading a Wikipedia summary of motorcycle history. Good but not great

Entertaining but superficial

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