Taking advantage of a hot new trend in cities big and small; this book includes information on scooter history; culture; and celebrities...plus "how to buy" tips and info. The Scooter Book is a wonderfully fun; retro-hip book that aims to take advantage of a hot new trend in cities big and small; this book includes information on scooter history; culture; and celebrities; plus "how to buy" tips and info. It includes more than 150 colorful photos of scooters; including all the top-selling models; plus period-evocative historical memorabilia from the 1950s and 1960s. The Scooter Book connects the hipster nostalgia of the scooter to today's modern life. Lifelong rider and writer; the author; Bob Woods; takes readers on a zippy ride through scooter history; stopping off to see how World War II; Audrey Hepburn; and the Who have all played a part in this reoccurring transportation trend. He also tells how to maintain; repair; and care for a scooter and scooter-related gear.
#299676 in Books Naval Institute Press 2007-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.48 x 1.22 x 5.83l; 1.27 #File Name: 1591149363384 pages
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. From Submarines to Aircraft CarriersBy JayyThis book served me well as I was on the flight on my way to my first duty station. I was on submarines prior to this aircraft carrier tour and after reading; though many things are similar such as deck logs; I have a better understanding.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A year before I made Chief; I bought one ...By Raymond H. DenisonA year before I made Chief; I bought one of these. It was instrumental in preparing for the next step in my career. Since I retired in 1990 I lost track of the book and wanted another one. I don't know if it was for sentimental reasons or what. Just felt the need for it. Thanks; Ray; RMC(SW) USN Ret.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A little water spot on the bottom side but did ...By Huang YanzhenA little water spot on the bottom side but did not effect the paper. I bought it to a friend.
