Iron Riders - Story of the Buffalo Soldier Bicycle
Corps Story of the African-American Bicycle Corps at 1890s Ft.
Missoula, Montana This is the lively story of the only bicycle corps the U.S. Army ever authorized. Using buffalo soldiers, this 1890s African-American unit conducted drills and exercises on wheels. They rode into Northern Montana on muddy trails and toured Yellowstone on their 100-pound iron bicycles. As proof of their capabilities, these Iron Riders pedaled 1,900 miles from Ft. Missoula, across the snow-dusted Rocky Mountains and steamy Great Plains, to St. Louis. As they approached the city over 1,000 civilian bicyclists rode out to escort them into town in a great parade. Learn more about the adventures of this little known buffalo soldier unit and fascinating details about this era in America. Well researched and a good read. Full of rare pictures and drawings. Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, Inc. Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________Phone ___________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________ Visa ___ Mastercard ___Cardholder No: __________________________________ Expiration Date: ______ Cardholder Signature_____________________________ Number of copies of Iron Riders: _________________________
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