The Gordon Bennett Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Frank Legg
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark
The Gordon Bennett Story chronicles the extraordinary life of James Gordon Bennett Jr., a titan of American journalism and a flamboyant patron of sports and exploration. This compelling biography details his innovative leadership of the New York Herald, which revolutionized newspaper publishing. It further illustrates his profound influence on early aviation, motor racing, and yachting through the prestigious trophies he established. Legg presents a vivid portrait of a visionary figure whose ambition and wealth shaped significant cultural and technological advancements of his era. The narrative captures the spirit of a bygone age, offering insights into the intersection of media, sport, and societal progress.
Author: Frank Legg
Binding: Hardback
Published: ANGUS AND ROBERTSON, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark
The Gordon Bennett Story chronicles the extraordinary life of James Gordon Bennett Jr., a titan of American journalism and a flamboyant patron of sports and exploration. This compelling biography details his innovative leadership of the New York Herald, which revolutionized newspaper publishing. It further illustrates his profound influence on early aviation, motor racing, and yachting through the prestigious trophies he established. Legg presents a vivid portrait of a visionary figure whose ambition and wealth shaped significant cultural and technological advancements of his era. The narrative captures the spirit of a bygone age, offering insights into the intersection of media, sport, and societal progress.