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Bicycles Were A Misogynist's Nightmare

Build For Tomorrow

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This chapter examines the societal backlash against bicycles in 1894 England, linking them to a rise in reported 'lunatics' and fears of disruption to social order. It explores the cultural anxieties surrounding technological advancement and the perception of bicycles as a potential catalyst for madness.

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