Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the "Made
in America" tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars,
the distinctive throaty low speed rumble of the engine and the
unmistakable logo are all recognized the world over. This book expertly
ties together the mechanical evolution of Harley's engines - from the
earliest motorized pedal bicycles to the iconic heavyweight twin
cylinder V-engines we know and love today - and the social history of
the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century, as innovative
survivor of the Great Depression, supplier of the military during both
World Wars and enduring symbol of freedom and rebellion. It is fully
illustrated with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them as
well as examples of Harley-Davidson's distinctive design aesthetic in
advertising and collectibles.