A Century of Horse Racing Memories

A Century of Horse Racing Memories
Author: Drew Slater
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1532068832

This book profiles the two hundred most famous racehorses of the twentieth century and gives ratings for six hundred others. What juvenile star beat older horses twice? What was the final score between Affirmed and Alydar? What was Man o’ War’s greatest victory margin? How many starts did indestructible mare Imp make? What male champion did the great filly Twilight Tear whip? Who beat both Exceller and John Henry on grass? Who defeated Forego, Secretariat, and Riva Ridge? How much weight did Discovery carry when he was only four? Learn the answers and many more in this landmark book!

Racing Through the Century

Racing Through the Century
Author: Mary Simon
Publisher: Lumina Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Written by Eclipse Award-winning author Simon, contributing editor of "Thoroughbred Times, " and filled with dramatic historical photos capturing some of the greatest racing moments, this book will catapult readers into the fast-paced and exciting world of racing. 195 photos.

Memory, Heritage, and Preservation in 20th-Century England

Memory, Heritage, and Preservation in 20th-Century England
Author: David Strittmatter
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2023-03-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 303104469X

This book explores commemoration practices and preservation efforts in modern Britain, focusing on the years from the end of the First World War until the mid-1960s. The changes wrought by war led Britain to reconsider major historical episodes that made up its national narrative. Part of this process was a reassessment of heritage sites, because such places carry socio-political meaning as do the memorials that mark them. This book engages the four-way intersection of commemoration, preservation, tourism, and urban planning at some of the most notable historic locations in England. The various actors in this process—from the national government and regional councils to private organizations and interested individuals—did nothing less than engineer British national memory. The author presents case studies of six famous British places, namely battlefields (Hastings and Bosworth), political sites (Runnymede and Peterloo), and world’s fairgrounds (the Crystal Palace and Great White City). In all three genres of heritage sites, one location developed through commemorations and tourism, while the other ‘anti-sites’ simultaneously faltered as they were neither memorialized nor visited by the masses. Ultimately, the book concludes that the modern social and political environment resulted in the revival, creation, or erasure of heritage sites in the service of promoting British national identity. A valuable read for British historians as well as scholars of memory, public history, and cultural studies, the book argues that heritage emerged as a discursive arena in which British identity was renegotiated through times of transitions, both into a democratic age and an era of geopolitical decline.

Pages from the Past

Pages from the Past
Author: Carolyn Kitch
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2006-05-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0807876895

American popular magazines play a role in our culture similar to that of public historians, Carolyn Kitch contends. Drawing on evidence from the pages of more than sixty magazines, including Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, Ladies' Home Journal, and Reader's Digest, Kitch examines the role of journalism in creating collective memory and identity for Americans. Editorial perspectives, visual and narrative content, and the tangibility and keepsake qualities of magazines make them key repositories of American memory, Kitch argues. She discusses anniversary celebrations that assess the passage of time; the role of race in counter-memory; the lasting meaning of celebrities who are mourned in the media; cyclical representations of generational identity, from the Greatest Generation to Generation X; and anticipated memory in commemoration after crisis events such as those of September 11, 2001. Bringing a critically neglected form of journalism to the forefront, Kitch demonstrates that magazines play a special role in creating narratives of the past that reflect and inform who we are now.

Champions

Champions
Author: Drf Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Horse racing
ISBN: 9781932910025

Each chapter tells the story of each champion's racing career, decade by decade, followed by past performances of these Thoroughbred legends. There is a chapter for each decade, recounting a few horses' careers and several memorable races, accompanied by pictures of horses in action and at rest, to celebrate and honor the greatest achievements of the Thoroughbred bloodline.

100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD – Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume

100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD – Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume
Author: Thomas Clarkson
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 4291
Release: 2024-01-15
Genre: History
ISBN:

100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume is a monumental anthology that sets a cornerstone in the exploration of American slavery, freedom, and resilience. This collection spans a wide range of literary stylesfrom raw, unedited testimonies to meticulously crafted memoirsencompassing the profoundly personal experiences of individuals who endured the unimaginable. The anthology stands out for its diversity, presenting a polyphony of voices that together articulate the inhuman complexities of slavery. Each narrative, while deeply rooted in the personal, serves as a testament to the collective struggle for freedom and dignity, making the anthology a significant compilation in both literary and historical contexts. The editors have meticulously curated stories that not only recount horrors but also illuminate the indomitable spirit of resistance and survival, embodying a crucial piece of the mosaic that is American history. The assembled authors and editors are a formidable collective of voices, hailing from vastly differing backgrounds yet united by their shared experiences of enslavement. Their narratives correspond with important historical, cultural, and literary movements, spanning from the late 18th century to the post-Civil War era. This anthology aligns with the broader discourse of abolitionism and the fight for civil rights, presenting a nuanced exploration of these movements through personal recollections. The diversity of the authors ranging from renowned figures like Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth to lesser-known yet equally impactful individuals provides a rich, multi-faceted perspective on the realities of slavery. This collective contribution deepens the reader's understanding of slaverys impact on individuals and society, showcasing the powerful human capacity for resilience and the relentless pursuit of freedom. 100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD is an indispensable read for those seeking to comprehend the full scope of slaverys legacy. It offers readers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse array of memoirs, each contributing a distinct voice to the chorus calling for recognition, remembrance, and reflection. By delving into this collection, readers are invited to not only bear witness to the harsh realities of the past but also to appreciate the nuances of human strength and spirit. This anthology is a vital resource for educators, students, and anyone interested in the enduring quest for justice and equality, providing a profound educational value and fostering a deeper, more nuanced dialogue about Americas fraught history.

SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement

SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement
Author: Frederick Douglass
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 4276
Release: 2017-10-16
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 8027225515

This unique collection of "SLAVERY: Hundreds of Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Influential Memoirs, Records on Living Conditions and Customs in the South & History of Abolitionist Movement" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup The Underground Railroad The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave! Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, by Harriet Jacobs Harriet: The Moses of Her People History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom, by William and Ellen Craft Thirty Years a Slave: From Bondage to Freedom, by Louis Hughes Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green, a Runaway Slave Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington Narrative of Olaudah Equiano Behind The Scenes - 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House, by Elizabeth Keckley Father Henson's Story of His Own Life Fifty Years in Chains, by Charles Ball Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman, by Austin Steward Narrative of the Life of Henry Bibb Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave Story of Mattie J. Jackson A Slave Girl's Story, by Kate Drumgoold From the Darkness Cometh the Light, by Lucy A. Delaney Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy Narrative of Joanna; An Emancipated Slave, of Surinam Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped in a 3x2 Feet Box Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley Buried Alive For a Quarter of a Century - Life of William Walker Pictures of Slavery in Church and State Dying Speech of Stephen Smith Who Was Executed for Burglary Life of Joseph Mountain Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Lynch Law in All Its Phases Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Captain Canot Pearl Incident: Personal Memoir of Daniel Drayton History of Abolition of African Slave-Trade History of American Abolitionism

The Lucky Thirteen

The Lucky Thirteen
Author: Edward L. Bowen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2019-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493039687

In more than a century of American Thoroughbred racing, only thirteen horses have won the Triple Crown (the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, all won in the same season). Veteran turf writer and racing historian Edward L. Bowen takes us through the rich history of one of the most formidable and exciting challenges in all of sport. Bowen covers the trainers, owners, and jockeys who etched their names into the annals of thoroughbred racing, and the “lucky thirteen” who captured all three jewels of the Triple Crown, racing’s most prestigious prize.

Memory in World Cinema

Memory in World Cinema
Author: Nancy J. Membrez
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2019-08-30
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476636443

Film itself is an artifact of memory. A blend of all the other fine arts, film portrays and preserves human memory, someone's memory, faulty or not, dramatically or comically, in a documentary, feature film or short. Hollywood may dominate 80 percent of cinema production but it is not the only voice. World cinema is about those other voices. Drawn initially from presentations from a series of film conferences held at the University of Texas at San Antonio, this collection of essays covers multiple geographical, linguistic, and cultural areas worldwide, emphasizing the historical and cultural interpretation of films. Appendices list films focusing on memory and invite readers to explore the films and issues raised.