Produkt
KlappentextThe true story of Marshall ,ÄúMajor,Äù Taylor, who overcame racial prejudice to become one of the most dominant cyclists in history. Part of Belt,Äôs Revival series and with an introduction by Zito Madu. The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World, which Taylor self-published in 1928, gives a riveting first-person account of his rise to the highest echelons of professional cycling. Born in Indianapolis, he eventually became the first African American cycling world champion, going on to set seven world records in the sport. Readers will learn about Taylor,Äôs exploits as an athlete, including his early taste of success in a grueling six-day race, his unparalleled dominance as a sprinter, and some of his most bitter defeats. But the man who achieved international fame as the ,ÄúBlack Cyclone,Äù also details the extreme prejudice he faced both on and off the track. It,Äôs a story about one of the greatest athletes in American history but also a moving testament to Taylor,Äôs resilience and determination in the face of overt racism and seemingly impossible odds. As he tells us himself, ,ÄúI am writing my memoirs . . . in the spirit calculated to solicit simple justice, equal rights, and a square deal for the posterity of my down-trodden but brave people, not only in athletic games and sports, but in every honorable game of human endeavor.,Äù
Details
Weitere ISBN/GTIN9781953368478
ProduktartE-Book
EinbandartE-Book
FormatEPUB
Format HinweisePub Wasserzeichen
FormatFormat mit automatischem Seitenumbruch (reflowable)
Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr2024
Erscheinungsdatum01.05.2024
ReiheBelt Revivals
Seiten464 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Artikel-Nr.15170077
Rubriken
Genre9200