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Karl Drais von Sauerbronn (1785-1851) was the German inventor of the velocipede, an early form of the bicycle. The maneuverable machine was constructed entirely of wood and had no pedals. The rider straddled a padded saddle and propelled the vehicle with his feet on the ground, similar to how a modern scooter is propelled. Sauerbronn's device was first exhibited in Paris in 1818.
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Cutler J. Cleveland (Lead Author);Peter Saundry (Topic Editor) "Von Sauerbronn, Karl Drais". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth August 18, 2006; Last revised Date August 18, 2006; Retrieved May 20, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Von_Sauerbronn,_Karl_Drais>
Cutler J. Cleveland is Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, where he also is on the faculty of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Professor Cleveland is Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Energy (Elsevier, 2004), winner of an American Library Association award, the Dictionary of Energy (Elsevier, 2005), Handbook of Energy (Elsevier, forthcoming), and is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He is the recipient of the Adelma ... (Full Bio)
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