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100 1 _aWillard, Frances E.
_q(Frances Elizabeth),
_d1839-1898
245 1 2 _aA wheel within a wheel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-25
508 _aProduced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWillard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898
653 _aCycling for women
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60356
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