From Boneshakers to Choppers, Lisa Smedman
From Boneshakers to Choppers, Lisa Smedman
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From Boneshakers to Choppers
The Rip-Roaring History of Motorcycles

Author: Lisa Smedman

Narrator: Kerin McCue

Unabridged: 2 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/30/2012

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kym on February 03, 2009

Again, I listed to the audio. It was a historical look at the development of the motorcycle, the culture surrounding it, including songs and film, and the business behind it. What an interesting book. I have always loved motorcycles and have been a passenger on an Indian, attended rallies and more.......more