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The Emergence of Bicycling and Automobility in Britain
The Emergence of Bicycling and Automobility in Britain
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Craig Horner's book explores the emergence and development of bicycling and automobility in Britain, focusing on SF Edge and his network. It provides insights into social class, leisure, sport, and tourism and places early British bicycling and automobility in an international context.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Emergence of Bicycling and Automobility in Britain
In the late 19th century, bicycling and motoring offered new ways for a hardy minority to travel. Escaping from the tyranny of the train timetables, these entrepreneurs were able to promote private mobility when the road, technology, and infrastructure were unequal to the task. With a moribund network out of town, poor roadside accommodation, and few services, how could road traction persist and ultimately thrive?
Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including magazines, newspapers, and advice books on stable management, this book explores the emergence and development of bicycling and automobility in Britain, with a focus on the racing driver-cum-entrepreneur SF Edge (1868-1940) and his network. Craig Horner considers the motivations, prejudices, and cultures of those who promoted and consumed road traction, providing new insights into social class, leisure, sport, and tourism in Britain. In addition, he places early British bicycling and automobility in an international context, providing fruitful comparisons with the movements in France, Germany, and the United States.
The Emergence of Bicycling and Automobility in Britain
The Emergence of Bicycling and Automobility in Britain is an excellent resource for scholars and students interested in mobility studies, social and cultural history, and the history of technology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of bicycling and automobility in Britain, with a focus on the racing driver-cum-entrepreneur SF Edge (1868-1940) and his network. Craig Horner's book explores the motivations, prejudices, and cultures of those who promoted and consumed road traction, providing new insights into social class, leisure, sport, and tourism in Britain. Additionally, it places early British bicycling and automobility in an international context, providing fruitful comparisons with the movements in France, Germany, and the United States.
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350214569
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