{"product_id":"great-bicycle-experiment-the-the-armys-historic-black-bicycle-corps-1896-97","title":"Great Bicycle Experiment, The: The Army's Historic Black Bicycle Corps, 1896-97","description":"In 1896 Lt. James Moss, second lieutenant at Fort Missoula, Montana, had a revolutionary idea: that bicycles, a relatively new innovation, could be employed by the military to replace cavalry horses for certain operations. Bikes did not need food, water, or rest; they would not die; they would never disobey their rider; and they were nearly noiseless. The eager young lieutenant set out to test this idea and prove the worth of the bicycle in army campaigns. Stationed at Fort Missoula at the time was the 25th Infantry, and all-black regiment. From these African American troops, Lt. Moss chose an elite group to form the Bicycle Corps and attempt a historic 2,000-mile journey to St. Louis. In the The Great Bicycle Experiment, Kay Moore chronicles this challenging journey, highlighting the hardships and triumphs of these stalwart soldiers as they pedaled and pushed their way across the mountains and plains into history. Perfect for school or home, The Great Bicycle Experiment is both a valuable historical resource and an entertaining adventure story for readers young and old.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0878425934\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0878425934.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Moore, Kay\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947514151089,"sku":"RDV.0878425934.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0878425934-0.jpg?v=1789756650","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/great-bicycle-experiment-the-the-armys-historic-black-bicycle-corps-1896-97","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}