02447cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000570012624500270018326400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801840042752013260061153400450193765300550198265300220203785600430205999900190210260356UtSlPG20260610134406.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05025073  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aWillard, Frances E.q(Frances Elizabeth),d1839-189812aA wheel within a wheel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-09-25  aProduced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWillard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898  aCycling for women40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60356  c101182d101182