The veteran motorcycle journalist and photographer Mac McDiarmid traces the history of an American legend, from William Harley and Arthur Davisons basement workshop in Milwaukee in 1900 to the Electra Glide long-haul cruisers and todays Sportsters. The book covers topics including the role of the bikes in wartime, hardware, customizing and Harley-Davidson racing, and presents a comprehensive catalogue of models, arranged chronologically and providing full descriptions, technical specifications and excellent photographs of these iconic motorcycles.