The Great American Foot Race: Ballyhoo for the Bunion Derby!
Andrew Speno
This nonfiction narrative examines the Transcontinental Foot Race, later called the Bunion Derby, amid the spectacle and athletic stunts of the 1920s. It follows competitors on their journey across the country and places the event within its exuberant era. Photographs and documents from the race support the account, along with a map of the route, source notes, a bibliography, and an index. The book brings together a little-known sporting event, its participants, and the culture surrounding it.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
