Written by Kentucky native son and sportswriter Bill Doolittle, The Kentucky Derby: Run for the Roses! celebrates the rich tradition of Kentucky horse farms; the festive, fun-filled days leading up to the race itself; the legends and the heroes; the memorable moments and the thrilling head-to-head rivalries that have punctuated 125 years of the Kentucky Derby.This is The Kentucky Derby: Run for the Roses! The rich tradition, the lavish spectacle, and the unforgettable moments. Illustrated with over 180 archival and ...
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Written by Kentucky native son and sportswriter Bill Doolittle, The Kentucky Derby: Run for the Roses! celebrates the rich tradition of Kentucky horse farms; the festive, fun-filled days leading up to the race itself; the legends and the heroes; the memorable moments and the thrilling head-to-head rivalries that have punctuated 125 years of the Kentucky Derby.This is The Kentucky Derby: Run for the Roses! The rich tradition, the lavish spectacle, and the unforgettable moments. Illustrated with over 180 archival and contemporary photographs, memorabilia, masterful text, and the personal reflections of the many men and women who have made the Kentucky Derby the greatest horse race in the world. With a foreword by the quintessential observer of American life, Walter Cronkite, The Kentucky Derby is the most captivating and lavish book ever produced about the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 0737000325. Presentation copy: "For...A great racing fan, and friend of the Kentucky Derby from Hollie. $ 2 Win, $ 2 Show Bill Doolittle." Signed on the front fly-leaf. Foreword by Walter Cronkite. Illustrated in color and black-and-white photographs. Among the photographers represented is Bill Strode. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. The dust jacket is price-clipped. Very good + condition in very good dust jacket.; Color and Black-ad-white photographs; 4to 11"-13" tall; 180 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 180 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Young adult. 1998 edition with DJ. Binding strong, pages tight. Gift inscription inside front cover. No other marks or writing. DJ shows light wear