Read this excerpt from Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.That said, it's hard to grasp the full extent of the bicycle's impact on Americans in the late 19th century—particularly female Americans. Imagine a population imprisoned by their very clothing; the stiff corsets, heavy skirts, and voluminous petticoats that made it difficult to take a deep breath, let alone exercise. Add to that the laws and social conventions that cemented a man's place as head of the household and holder of the purse strings. How suffocated women must have felt. And how liberated they must have been as they pedaled their wheels toward new horizons.
Read this excerpt from the introduction to Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.Wheels of Change looks at how the bicycle took America by storm in the 1880s and '90s, and especially at the ways in which it changed women's lives. It also explores the bicycle culture of the era with short features, appearing after each chapter, that highlight the impact of the two-wheeler on everyday life. You'll meet celebrity cyclists of the day, learn cycling slang, read about cycling songs and magazines, and see bicycles used in advertisements for everything from carpets to candy to baking flour.
Read this introduction to a magazine article.Summertime is near, and the lifeguard’s whistle beckons. It is almost time for the swimming season. Of course, with swimming season comes slippery pool decks and shallow water at the end of some docks. And there are always a few swimmers who overestimate their skills or underestimate their fatigue.
Read this excerpt from the introduction to Wheels of Change by Sue Macy.When I was a kid, I took great pleasure in jumping on my bike and riding to the corner candy store about half a mile away. Although I had no knowledge of the part the bicycle had played as a vehicle of change for turn-of-the-20th-century women, I was acutely aware that it allowed this 1960s girl a unique measure of independence. On my bike, I could break free of the bonds that held me in my neighborhood to go buy Necco Wafers and candy necklaces and Atomic FireBalls. If I felt particularly adventurous, I could even ride a bit farther for a fresh ice-cream cone at Applegate Farm.
Read this excerpt from Leah Missbach Day’s foreword to Wheels of Change.In efforts to restart the lives of those devastated by the crushing waves of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, my husband, F. K. Day, and I founded World Bicycle Relief (WBR). WBR works to provide access to independence and livelihood through the power of bicycles. During our work in Sri Lanka in 2005-2006, we put more than 24,000 new bicycles into the hands of those rebuilding their lives. Since 2006, we have moved into Africa where we currently work in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya addressing oppressive poverty and the AIDS pandemic by mobilizing volunteer caregivers, students, and entrepreneurs with bicycles.
Read this excerpt from Leah Missbach Day’s foreword to Wheels of Change.As WBR's resident photographer I am privileged to see firsthand the impact bicycles have on the lives of our recipients.
Read this introduction to a magazine article.Simple decisions people make every day affect the impact they are having on the environment. The greenhouse gases people emit leave a carbon footprint. We should not allow ourselves to stomp gigantic footprints on our precious earth. Our environmental awareness should not be limited to annual Earth Day festivals. Daily choices determine the fate of the earth’s resources.
Read this excerpt from Leah Missbach Day’s foreword to Wheels of Change.Bicycles have long played a role in my life. As a young woman, I rode one year-round before I had a car. But it was later in adulthood that the bicycle became more than a source of transportation for me. The bicycle actually began to truly shape the way I saw the world.
Read this passage.I recall watching the fields and pastures outside my window slowly transform into roads, factories, and high-rises as our train rumbled east. My inaugural train trip to New York City sparked a curiosity about rail travel that blossomed even as the industry declined.
What are the features of a foreword? Check all that apply.It is a short piece of writing found at the beginning of a book.It explains the topic of the book in clear terms.It is written by an expert to add credibility to the book.It is signed by its author.It reveals the opinions of the book’s author.
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