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LoC No.: 05025073

Title: A wheel within a wheel : How I learned to ride the bicycle, with some reflections by the way

Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Wheel Within a Wheel: How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle" by Frances E. Willard is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This book blends autobiographical elements with reflections on personal growth, societal norms, and the experience of learning to ride a bicycle. Willard, a prominent figure in the women's rights movement, uses her journey with the bicycle as a metaphor for broader themes of independence and empowerment for women." In "A Wheel Within a Wheel," Frances E. Willard recounts her determination to learn to ride the bicycle at the age of fifty-three, a feat she undertakes amidst societal skepticism of women's physical capabilities. The narrative follows her initial challenges, her reflections during the learning process, and the encouragement she receives from friends and fellow learners. As she delves into her experiences, Willard articulates the lessons learned not just about balancing on a bicycle, but also about life, persistence, and the importance of companionship. The bicycle emerges as a symbol of freedom and agency, connecting her personal triumphs to a broader movement for women's rights and self-fulfillment. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of resilience and the joys of achieving what society may deem impossible. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898

EBook No.: 60356

Published: Sep 25, 2019

Downloads: 403

Language: English

Subject: Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898

Subject: Cycling for women

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 05025073

Title: A wheel within a wheel : How I learned to ride the bicycle, with some reflections by the way

Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Wheel Within a Wheel: How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle" by Frances E. Willard is a memoir written in the late 19th century. This book blends autobiographical elements with reflections on personal growth, societal norms, and the experience of learning to ride a bicycle. Willard, a prominent figure in the women's rights movement, uses her journey with the bicycle as a metaphor for broader themes of independence and empowerment for women." In "A Wheel Within a Wheel," Frances E. Willard recounts her determination to learn to ride the bicycle at the age of fifty-three, a feat she undertakes amidst societal skepticism of women's physical capabilities. The narrative follows her initial challenges, her reflections during the learning process, and the encouragement she receives from friends and fellow learners. As she delves into her experiences, Willard articulates the lessons learned not just about balancing on a bicycle, but also about life, persistence, and the importance of companionship. The bicycle emerges as a symbol of freedom and agency, connecting her personal triumphs to a broader movement for women's rights and self-fulfillment. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of resilience and the joys of achieving what society may deem impossible. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898

EBook No.: 60356

Published: Sep 25, 2019

Downloads: 403

Language: English

Subject: Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898

Subject: Cycling for women

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.