Harley-Davidson: A History of the World’s Most Famous Motorcycle (Shire Library USA, 783)
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Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the “Made in America” tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty low speed rumble of the engine and the unmistakable logo are all recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical evolution of Harley's engines – from the earliest motorized pedal bicycles to the iconic heavyweight twin cylinder V-engines we know and love today – and the social history of the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century, as innovative survivor of the Great Depression, supplier of the military during both World Wars and enduring symbol of freedom and rebellion. It is fully illustrated with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them as well as examples of Harley-Davidson's distinctive design aesthetic in advertising and collectibles. Review: Good reading for Harley owners - Bought this for a friend who has everything Harley. He loves it, and it's great addition to all his Harley gear. Review: great read - An easy to follow account of how harley davison came to fruition. How they stayed afloat when faced with recession and hard times and what models were produced in relation to dates. Allso explanations of technical changes why they didnt work and how they rectified them
| Best Sellers Rank | #120,492 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Motorcycle Pictorials #8 in Motorcycle History (Books) #304 in Popular Culture in Social Sciences |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 365 Reviews |
I**6
Good reading for Harley owners
Bought this for a friend who has everything Harley. He loves it, and it's great addition to all his Harley gear.
P**R
great read
An easy to follow account of how harley davison came to fruition. How they stayed afloat when faced with recession and hard times and what models were produced in relation to dates. Allso explanations of technical changes why they didnt work and how they rectified them
J**S
Great Book about Harley-Davidson's History
Being a Harley rider and fan, I always love reading about the Motor Company and how they've survived all of these years. If you're into HD, this book is a great read.
M**H
Very good!! Short and concise...
It's a short and concise book that gives a very good idea about how motorcycles (not just Harleys) culture has evolved in the States.
K**H
Anything for Dad
Harley man, loves anything Harley.
W**Y
Interesting--- As far as it goes.
While an interesting read, there's really not much meat here. You should know that a history of a 100+ year old company in 96 pages is not an in-depth treatise. I'd really love to see a Kindle book that is an exhaustive history of this fine company. How about more information regarding the founders for one thing. How about some insight into the management. This is more like the Cliff notes on Harley models etc. This is an easy read, and you can finish reading this book in just a couple of hours. Leaves you wanting more. At least as a Kindle book, it's not too expensive.
J**R
Fabulous book
Arrived on time and as described.
R**T
Nice book
Husband really enjoyed the book
C**S
Muito bom.
Texto sintético, mas bem objetivo e preciso sobre a história da Harley-Davidson e o desenvolvimento das motos, da empresa e da cultura.
F**A
Excellent for Harley-Davidson lovers
This was a present for my husband and he loved reading it. Lots of interesting pictures and information. I do recommend this product
K**A
Perfect gift.
Great gift for a Harley enthusiast! My dad loved the book to add to his collection.
F**I
Perfecto
Rápida entrega y todo bien el libro no es nada especial pero tiene una lectura agradable a quien le guste el mundo Harley, además esta bien ilustrado...
B**8
For any Harley owner or fan
Highly recommended for anyone with any interest at all in Harleys. It's interesting to be able to follow the organisation from birth through to recent times as well as the development of the motorcycle industry in general in Europe, Japan and the USA.
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