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For Gold and Glory : Charlie Wiggins and the African-American Racing Car Circuit by Todd Gould (2002, Hardcover)
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This book, titled "For Gold and Glory: Charlie Wiggins and the African-American Racing Car Circuit" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in cultural heritage and sports. Written by Todd Gould, this biography follows the story of Charlie Wiggins, an African-American driver who made history in the racing world. The book is in hardcover format and has 240 pages. It was published by Indiana University Press in 2002 and is part of the Indiana Ser. book series. The book is in English and has an illustrator. It measures 9.6 inches in length, 6.5 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of racing and the cultural significance of sports.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIndiana University Press
ISBN-100253341337
ISBN-139780253341334
eBay Product ID (ePID)2280169
Product Key Features
Book TitleFor Gold and Glory : Charlie Wiggins and the African-American Racing Car Circuit
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicCultural Heritage, Sports
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography
AuthorTodd Gould
Book SeriesIndiana Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-004211
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal796.72/092 B
Table Of ContentIntroduction: Racing for "Gold and Glory"The AdventurerThe Dawn of a New Opportunity100% AmericanThe Negro Speed KingCharlie's Gang"A Darn Good Move on Us"A Bad PremonitionEpilogue: These Men of Grease and Grit
SynopsisThe companion book to the PBS television special of the same name, For Gold and Glory retraces the little-known history of the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes. This highly celebrated auto-racing event for African Americans was held in Indiana and throughout the Midwest during the racial turbulence of the 1920s and 1930s, when the Ku Klux Klan cast a shadow over the social and political landscape of the state and region. The story is told through the eyes and emotions of Indianapolis auto mechanic Charlie Wiggins. The greatest African American driver of the era, Wiggins was known as the ""Negro Speed King."" In this book, Wiggins' widow, Roberta, and the drivers, families, and other eyewitnesses to the old ""Gold and Glory"" races recount vivid stories of his career, such as Charlie's unexpected run-in with the KKK in Kentucky, his outrageous stunts to help promote the black racing circuit, and his strange relationship with the notorious gunman John Dillinger. Set against the colorful backdrop of gangsters, bootleggers, the birth of jazz, and the early history of auto racing in the United States, For Gold and Glory chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of a dedicated group of individuals who overcame tremendous odds to chase their dreams. Theirs is a uniquely American story., * The story of the "Negro Speed King" and the African American racing car circuit* Chronicles the tragedies and triumphs of a dedicated group of individuals who overcame tremendous odds to chase their dreams
LC Classification NumberGV1033.5.G65G68 2002
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- 05 Jul, 2018
if you like auto racing then yuo will like this book.
This book is about Charlie Wiggins, the leader of the African American Racing era of the 1930's. it is interesting and tells about the life of Charlie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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