Melissa Holbrook Pierson

The Perfect Vehicle: What It Is about Motorcycles

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ISBN 13:: 9780393318098
author:: Melissa Holbrook Pierson
format:: Paperback
publisher:: WW Norton & Co
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 242
Genre:: Motor Vehicles
Condition:: New
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Motorcycles are charismatic objects that evoke primal feelings. For Melissa Holbrook Pierson, who spent ten years riding in the US and Europe, capturing the essence of motorcycling was a compelling quest. She delves into myth and hyperbole to separate fact from fiction, exploring topics such as the origins of the machine, biker culture, women riders, and the lives of ordinary bikers. Pierson's own story is intertwined with these accounts, revealing that our perceptions of motorcycle riders are often misguided. By examining the history and social context of motorcycling, she sheds light on a fascinating world that is both captivating and misunderstood. This book offers a nuanced portrayal of motorcycling, one that goes beyond stereotypes and misconceptions to reveal the complexities of this unique community.

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