Major: A Black Athlete, a White Era, and the Fight to Be the World's Fastest Human Being, Paperback
de: Todd Balf
Publicat de: Broadway Books
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Description
The story of a man who transcended the handicaps of race to become America's first African American mega sports celebrity
At the turn of the 20th century, hundreds of lightning-fast racers won the hearts and minds of a bicycling-crazed public. Scientists studied them, newspapers glorified them, and millions of dollars in purse money were awarded to them. Major Taylor aimed to be the fastest of them all. Taylor's most formidable and ruthless opponent-a man nicknamed the "Human Engine" was Floyd McFarland. One man was white, one black; one from a storied Virginia family, the other descended from Kentucky slaves; one celebrated as a hero, one trying to secure his spot in a sport he dominated. The only thing they had in common was the desire to be named the fastest man alive. Finally, in 1904, both men headed to Australia for a much--anticipated title match to decide who would claim the coveted title. Major is the story of a superstar nobody saw coming, the account of a fierce rivalry that would become an archetypal tale of white versus black in the 20th century, and, most of all, the tale of our nation's first black sports celebrity. About the AuthorTODD BALF is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Last River and The Darkest Jungle. He is a former senior editor for Outside magazine.
General | |
Anul | 2009 |
Autor | Todd Balf |
Cod de bare | 9780307236593 |
Editura | Broadway Books |
Dimensiuni | 203.7 x 135.1 |
ISBN | 0307236595 |
Limba | Engleza |
Pagini | 306 |
Format | Brosata |
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