Bicycles, Warfare, and Humorous Histories

This chapter explores the peculiar history of bicycles in warfare, especially during the Boer War, while highlighting the amusing contrast between technology and communication in historical contexts. It humorously connects sports and societal issues, discussing the absurdities of dressage and the controversial drug culture of the early 1900s. The conversation takes a satirical turn, reflecting on the eccentric behaviors of the past and advocating for women's higher education through the lens of historical drug practices.