Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 85. Chapters: Rickshaw, Human-powered transport, Bobsleigh, Luge, Ski, Galley, South Pointing Chariot, Wheelchair, Litter, Baby transport, Shopping cart, Ice boat, Wheelbarrow, Kinetic sculpture race, Rushcart, Kick scooter, Australian International Pedal Prix, Handcar, Sledding, Gondola, Bateau, Rickshaws outside Asia, Wok racing, Draisine, Trikke, James River bateau, Powerbocking, Xootr, Omer, Sandolo, Handcycle, Rose-Hulman Human Powered Vehicle Team, Portland Urban Iditarod, Snakeboard, Windsor Pumpkin Regatta, Vigorboard, List of bicycle and human powered vehicle museums, Center for Appropriate Transport, Float tube, Human-powered hydrofoil, Razor, International Human Powered Vehicle Association, Galleass, Dromon, Whymcycle, World Human Powered Vehicle Association, Travois, Shweeb, Pedalo, Baggage cart, Roller racer, Stairclimber, Wheelbench, Bawarij, Waveski, Whirlwind wheelchair, Hobcart, Fantom, Piano trolley, Square scooter, People powered vehicle, Kago. Excerpt: A galley is a ship that is propelled by human oarsmen, used for trade and warfare. Galleys dominated naval warfare in the Mediterranean Sea from the 8th century BC to the development of effective naval gunnery in the 16th century. Galleys fought in the wars of Assyria, ancient Phoenicia, Greece, Carthage and Rome until the 4th century. After the fall of the Roman Empire galleys formed the mainstay of the Byzantine navy and other navies of successors of the Roman Empire, as well as new Muslim navies. Medieval Mediterranean states, notably the Italian maritime republics, including Venice, Pisa, and Genoa, used galleys until the ocean-going man-of-war made them obsolete. The Battle of Lepanto was one of the largest naval battles in which galleys played the principal part. Galleys were in common use until the introduction of broadside sailing ships of war into the M...