Project Gutenberg 2021-11-13 Public domain in the USA. 215 Goddard, J. T. The Velocipede: Its History, Varieties, and Practice $aUnited States :$bHurd and Houghton,$c1869. deaurider, sf2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Velocipede: Its History, Varieties, and Practice" by J. T. Goddard is a historical publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating world of velocipedes, providing a detailed exploration of their origins, design varieties, and practical use, reflecting a burgeoning interest in this mode of transportation. Through a mix of historical insights and practical advice, Goddard seeks to educate both enthusiasts and beginners about the machine often seen as revolutionizing personal travel. The opening of the text sets a lively tone, as the author recounts his own experiences with the velocipede, which he describes as a captivating yet challenging invention. He mentions the widespread fascination that arose in France, emphasizing his own excitement and the physical trials he endured while learning to ride. In this section, Goddard expresses his intention to provide valuable guidance to future riders, hinting at the historical development of the velocipede and its various adaptations over time. He explains that the book aims not only to document its history but also to serve as a practical guide, highlighting the various forms and manufacturers of velocipedes that have emerged as the invention gained popularity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/TheVelocipede 20210411083201anon 1869 US Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bicycles -- History Tricycles -- History GV Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 168424 2025-09-26T10:00:21.463566 text/html 145000 2024-10-18T17:03:41 text/html 2672071 2025-09-26T10:00:26.195535 application/epub+zip 2670641 2025-09-26T10:00:22.474533 application/epub+zip 134349 2025-09-26T10:00:21.859552 application/epub+zip 2754420 2025-09-26T10:00:30.292497 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2730867 2025-09-26T10:00:25.727517 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 162052 2022-09-30T03:44:12.979577 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144046 2025-09-26T10:00:21.104535 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123976 2024-10-18T17:03:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16600 2025-09-26T10:00:30.498484 application/rdf+xml 25470 2025-09-26T10:00:22.055551 image/jpeg 2683 2025-09-26T10:00:21.955548 image/jpeg 2629975 2025-09-26T10:00:21.525571 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog