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Brill, Marlene Targ

Marshall "Major" Taylor: World Champion Bicyclist, 1899–1901

(3) 4-6 Trailblazer Biographies series. Brill offers a balanced account of the life of a little-known African American athlete who excelled in competitive bicycling in the 1890s and early 1900s. The narrative discusses the racism Taylor faced as well as the support he received; sidebars provide additional information. Black-and-white photos enhance the biography. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

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