The Iron Stallion: Harley-Davidson an American Love Story [Hardcover]

Rafael F. Carmona (Author)

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The mystique that fuels people's passion for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle defies definition, but contributing elements include pride, tradition, brotherhood, machismo, and patriotism. Carmona attempts to capture that essence for the uninitiated by recording the views of 98 diverse enthusiasts on the reasons for riding and owning a Harley. While the book manages to convey some of the spirit of this unique machine, the substantial amount of space devoted to photos of each rider and cycle relegates it to the coffee-table category. This is purely recreational with little substance, and libraries sensing an audience for this title should balance that against the cost.
-David Van de Streek, Pennsylvania State Univ. Libs., York
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 141 pages
• Publisher: Hirshberg Pub; 1St Edition edition (December 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962692875
• ISBN-13: 978-0962692871
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,810,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Harley-Davidson: not everyone loves you, May 25, 2007

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This review is from: The Iron Stallion: Harley-Davidson an American Love Story (Hardcover)

I don't understand these kinds of books. I saw it in a bookstore. They're just hype and propaganda for some business that had to be bailed out of bankrupcy in the 80s because their product was outdated and inferior. H-D has brainwashed the more susceptible of people (a definite minority) and promoted a destrucive fantasy life style that destroys the lives of the majority of peace loving people. Two thumbs down on anything that promotes or romanticizes these noise-boxes. Save your romantic yearnings for the bedroom.