Bibliograph

The Kentucky Derby, how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event, James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron

Type

Label

The Kentucky Derby, how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event, James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-260) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Kentucky Derby

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

757463351

Responsibility statement

James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron

Sub title

how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event

Table Of Contents

Introduction : the unique identity of Kentucky and its Derby -- Early struggles and foundations for success : 1875-1910 -- The "southern" path to national prominence : 1910-1930 -- Conflict at the Derby in the Great Depression, 1930-1940 -- An American institution : 1940-1960 -- A stage for social protest and a site of national healing : 1960-1980 -- Globalization and the American dream : 1980-2010

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