The Savannah Races: Photographs from the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society - Couverture souple

Georgia Historic Soc (Author)

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0738568600 ISBN 13 : 9780738568607

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 1998

Synopsis

Mention Savannah, and most people will think of moss-draped oaks, genteel Southern charm, excellent cooking, and beautiful scenery. Not many would associate Savannah with goggle-clad, helmetless race car drivers roaring past crowds of nattily dressed
onlookers from the early 1900s. Yet, from 1908 to 1911, the wonderful landscape, architecture, and atmosphere of Savannah was home to the predecessor of the most famous race in the world, the Indianapolis 500. The wonderfully quirky early race cars of those years sped past onlookers, old graveyards, and Southern mansions. Their drivers hobnobbed with the upper crust of Savannah society, as well as movers and shakers in the world of politics. In all, the races represented a fascinating time of change in Savannah's history.

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À propos de l'auteur

In The Savannah Races, the Georgia Historical Society presents a wonderful look at the years Savannah was the American center of racing. Author Frank T. Wheeler, historian and assistant director of the Society, couples never before published photographs from the Society's Julian Quattlebaum collection with insightful text and well-researched text. Whether one is a racing enthusiast new to this aspect of American racing history, or is interested in every aspect of Savannah's rich heritage, The Savannah Races is a delightful look at a fascinating time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0738568600
• ISBN 13: 9780738568607
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible