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 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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