Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion
Charles R. Smith Jr
This picture-book biography in verse follows Marshall “Major” Taylor, an African American cyclist whose career included the Six-Day Race. It portrays his setbacks and achievements in a period when bicycle racing drew large crowds. In 1899, Taylor became the first African American to hold a world cycling championship. Digital illustrations accompany the account of his path through competitive cycling.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
