Major Taylor: The Extraordinary Career of a Champion Bicycle Racer
by Andrew Ritchie
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Author: Andrew RitchieEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-05-09
ISBN: 0801853036
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press
Book Reviews of Major Taylor: The Extraordinary Career of a Champion Bicycle Racer
Book Review: A moving story
Summary: 4 Stars
I thought this book gave a great insight into the life of a great champion from days gone by. The Major would have been a champion in any era.
The author has gone to great lengths to find the true story.
For anyone interested in the history of cycling, a must read.
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