Book
The Kentucky Derby : how the run for the roses became America's premier sporting event / James C. Nicholson ; foreword by Chris McCarron.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780813135762 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0813135761 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780813161228 (paperback)
- ISBN: 9780813135779 (ebook)
- ISBN: 081313577X (ebook)
- Physical Description: xx, 274 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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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| Subject: | Kentucky Derby > History. Horse racing > Kentucky > History. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | K 798.4 N626k 2012 (Text) | 33126020542407 | KY Nonfiction | Display | - |
| Erlanger Branch | K 798.4 N626k 2012 (Text) | 33126016955886 | KY Nonfiction | Available | - |