James C. Nicholson
Autor von The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America's Premier Sporting Event
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James C. Nicholson is the author of numerous books, including The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America's Premier Sporting Event, The Notorious John Morrissey: How a Bare-Knuckle Brawler Became a Congressman and Founded Saratoga Race Course, and Racing for America: The Horse Race mehr anzeigen of the Century and the Redemption of a Sport. weniger anzeigen
Werke von James C. Nicholson
The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America's Premier Sporting Event (2012) 27 Exemplare
Never Say Die: A Kentucky Colt, the Epsom Derby, and the Rise of the Modern Thoroughbred Industry (2013) 19 Exemplare
Racing for America: The Horse Race of the Century and the Redemption of a Sport (Horses in History) (2021) 10 Exemplare
The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America's Premier Sporting Event (2014) 6 Exemplare
The Notorious John Morrissey: How a Bare-Knuckle Brawler Became a Congressman and Founded Saratoga Race Course (2016) 5 Exemplare
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- James C. Nicholson recently received a PhD in history from the University of Kentucky.
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- 8
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- #245,552
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- 4.3
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- 2
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- 19
Tracing the history of the derby to England, Nicholson explores the birth of the Kentucky Derby and the world it was born into. From the 1800s through 2010, the book does more than recite the history of the national event but also the culture of the world around it and how it influenced that world. Nicholson explores the social issues that were addressed throughout the history of the Derby and the major players who became a part of the tradition.
Too many history books can be dry with a slow pace to the reading. Nicholson does not fall into this rut as he moves over two centuries of horse history. He does not repeat himself needlessly and brings in enough peripheral history to keep the story lively and colorful.
Nicholson’s writing is easy to follow. It is entertaining and educational. The pictures that accompany the text help bring it to life and make the history real.
This book was especially special to me as I am from Kentucky and the Derby has been a part of my entire life. So much of the history that was mentioned in the book is a part of my own history being descendent from a coal miner, tobacco farmer, and World War II veteran. I read parts of the book aloud to my mother who remembered so much of the history. It brought back a lot of memories.
The book has an extensive bibliography and notes section. The book is not too long at just under 300 pages. The book I read and reviewed was a proof copy so that number could change at the final printing.
This is wonderful book for history enthusiasts, Kentucky Derby fans, Kentuckians, horse breeders, and anyone just interested in the book. Though the book might be too much for a ten year old, if they love horses they would still find it enjoyable. My ten year old daughter loved it.
Note: This book was provided to me by the publisher with no expectation of a positive review.… (mehr)