The Rival Bicyclists - Stratemeyer, Edward
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The rival bicyclists or fun and adventure on the wheel follows the spirited adventures of a courageous teenager navigating rivalry, danger, and the trials of small-town life through the lens of late 19th-century bicycling culture. Set in a rural American town, the narrative opens with an evening ride that unexpectedly plunges two young riders into peril when a broken bridge forces them into a dangerous escape. The protagonist s quick thinking not only averts harm but also foils a farm theft, yet he finds himself wrongly accused, casting suspicion over his reputation. As the story unfolds, he…mehr

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The rival bicyclists or fun and adventure on the wheel follows the spirited adventures of a courageous teenager navigating rivalry, danger, and the trials of small-town life through the lens of late 19th-century bicycling culture. Set in a rural American town, the narrative opens with an evening ride that unexpectedly plunges two young riders into peril when a broken bridge forces them into a dangerous escape. The protagonist s quick thinking not only averts harm but also foils a farm theft, yet he finds himself wrongly accused, casting suspicion over his reputation. As the story unfolds, he continues to prove his integrity through acts of bravery and leadership, including heroic rescues and fair competition in community events. His persistent rivalries, especially with a town bully, underscore the challenges of adolescence while reinforcing the values of honesty, resilience, and loyalty. Against a backdrop of bicycle races, baseball games, and youthful mischief, the story captures the energy and morality of its era, emphasizing how character is shaped not by triumph alone but through the resolve to do right in the face of adversity.
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Roy Rockwood was a pseudonym used by Edward Stratemeyer and the Stratemeyer Syndicate for a variety of adventure books, especially those targeting young boys. The name is most notably remembered for the Bomba the Jungle Boy series, which became one of the popular titles under this pen name. Edward L. Stratemeyer, the mastermind behind the Syndicate, was an American publisher and a prolific writer of children's fiction. Born on October 4, 1862, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Stratemeyer founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a publishing company that produced a remarkable volume of children's books. Throughout his career, Stratemeyer wrote or oversaw the production of over 1,300 books, with total sales exceeding 500 million copies worldwide. His work includes famous series such as The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. Stratemeyer's ability to create enduring series was central to his success, and his influence in children's literature remains substantial. He passed away on May 10, 1930, at the age of 67 in Newark, New Jersey, and is buried at Evergreen Cemetery & Crematory in Hillside, New Jersey. His daughter, Harriet Adams, later took over his legacy, continuing the Syndicate's work.