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Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

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Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous Indiana bike shop Hay and Willits, folks were amazed that a thirteen-year-old black boy in 1891 could be such a crackerjack cyclist.
How little Marshall Taylor -- through dedication, undeniable talent, and daring speed -- transformed himself into the extraordinary Major Taylor is chronicled in this inspiring biography. Here is the story of a kid who turned pro at the age of eighteen, went on to win the world championship title just three years later, and battled racism and the odds to become a true American hero.
Country USA
Brand Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2004-01-01
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9780689831591

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