The Kentucky Derby, how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event, James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron
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The Kentucky Derby, how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event, James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-260) and index
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illustrations
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
The Kentucky Derby
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bibliography
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757463351
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James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron
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how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event
Summary
Provides a complete history of the Kentucky Derby, examining the tradition, spectacle, culture, and evolution of an event that has marveled America--and the world--for more than 130 years
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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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