Project Gutenberg 2024-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 271 Scott, Robert P. (Robert Pittis) 1852 1918 Scott, Robert Pittis Scott, R. P. (Robert Pittis) Cycling art, energy, and locomotion : $b A series of remarks on the development of bicycles, tricycles, and man-motor carriages $aPhiladelphia :$bJ. B. Lippincott Co., $c1889. Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Cycling Art, Energy, and Locomotion: A Series of Remarks on the Development of Bicycles, Tricycles, and Man-Motor Carriages" by Robert P. Scott is an informative publication written in the late 19th century. This work is focused on the principles of cycling, exploring the mechanical and physical aspects of bicycles and their evolution, while addressing the technological advancements that have impacted personal locomotion. Scott's objective seems to be not only to educate readers on the technical mechanics of cycling but also to promote greater appreciation and understanding of the cycling community and its culture. At the start of the text, the author emphasizes the historical significance of locomotion and the advancement of mechanical transportation, presenting the idea that the development of the cycle art represents a pivotal moment in personal transportation. He outlines the mechanisms and principles that underpin how bicycles operate, including insights into energy efficiency and human anatomy in relation to cycling performance. Scott conveys a sense of enthusiasm for the subject, as he introduces the various types of cycles and their specific mechanics, hinting at a more intricate analysis that challenges conventional understandings of movement and efficiency in cycling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/cyclingartenergy00scot/page/n7/mode/2up 20220414011653scott 1889 US Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Bicycles Cycling Tricycles TL Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Sports/Hobbies 528428 2025-09-29T13:26:01.702017 text/html 497899 2024-12-23T14:51:29 text/html 25436596 2025-09-29T13:26:22.050988 application/epub+zip 25434887 2025-09-29T13:26:08.589989 application/epub+zip 311462 2025-09-29T13:26:03.191086 application/epub+zip 27993300 2025-09-29T13:26:29.134903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 27936484 2025-09-29T13:26:16.786949 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428546 2025-09-29T13:25:59.728072 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 408472 2024-12-23T14:51:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16589 2025-09-29T13:26:29.303907 application/rdf+xml 20974 2025-09-29T13:26:03.404024 image/jpeg 2232 2025-09-29T13:26:03.297012 image/jpeg 26204409 2025-09-29T13:26:02.250006 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