ISBN: 9781641602297 - the brown bullet: rajo jack's drive to integrate auto racing (19 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A forgotten story of courage, speed, and the fight for equality on the racetrack. In an era defined by racial segregation, Dewey Gatson, known as Rajo Jack, defied the odds to become a celebrated race car driver. The Brown Bullet chronicles his remarkable journey through the Jim Crow South and the burgeoning motorsports scene of California, revealing the challenges he faced and the triumphs he achieved. Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a trailblazing athlete who broke barriers and inspired a generation. This biography is for readers interested in: Auto racing history African American history Stories of courage and perseverance Discover how Rajo Jack's determination shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of diverse drivers, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of motorsports.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A forgotten story of courage, speed, and the fight for equality on the racetrack. In an era defined by racial segregation, Dewey Gatson, known as Rajo Jack, defied the odds to become a celebrated race car driver. The Brown Bullet chronicles his remarkable journey through the Jim Crow South and the burgeoning motorsports scene of California, revealing the challenges he faced and the triumphs he achieved. Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a trailblazing athlete who broke barriers and inspired a generation. This biography is for readers interested in: Auto racing history African American history Stories of courage and perseverance Discover how Rajo Jack's determination shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of diverse drivers, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of motorsports.…

Zustand: New.

Hardback. Zustand: New. The powers-that-be in 1920s auto racing, namely the American Automobile Association's Contest Board, barred everyone who wasn't a white male from the sport. But Dewey Gatson, a black man who went by the name Rajo Jack, drove into the center of "outlaw" auto racing in California, refusing to let the pervasive racism of his day stop him from competing against entire fields of white drivers. In The Brown Bullet, journalist Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a long-forgotten trailblazer and the great lengths he took to even get on the track, showing ultimately how Rajo Jack proved to a generation that a black man could compete with some of the greatest white drivers of his era, winning some of the biggest races of the day.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Zustand: New. The powers-that-be in 1920s auto racing, namely the American Automobile Association's Contest Board, barred everyone who wasn't a white male from the sport. But Dewey Gatson, a black man who went by the name Rajo Jack, drove into the center of "outlaw" auto racing in California, refusing to let the pervasive racism of his day stop him from competing against entire fields of white drivers. In The Brown Bullet, journalist Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a long-forgotten trailblazer and the great lengths he took to even get on the track, showing ultimately how Rajo Jack proved to a generation that a black man could compete with some of the greatest white drivers of his era, winning some of the biggest races of the day.…

Zustand: New. 2020. hardcover. . . . . .

Zustand: New. 2020. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 278 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Brand New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good-. First Edition. 278 pp. Index. Bibliography. Notes. Photos. Spine, corners bumped. Jacket has light edgewear. Light dampstain to upper corner of the last handful of pages. The forgotten story of Dewey Gatson (Rajo Jack) and his struggle to become a profession driver in the 1930's and 40's. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A forgotten story of courage, speed, and the fight for equality on the racetrack.In an era defined by racial segregation, Dewey Gatson, known as Rajo Jack, defied the odds to become a celebrated race car driver. The Brown Bullet chronicles his remarkable journey through the Jim Crow South and the burgeoning motorsports scene of California, revealing the challenges he faced and the triumphs he achieved.Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a trailblazing athlete who broke barriers and inspired a generation. This biography is for readers interested in: - Auto racing history- African American history- Stories of courage and perseveranceDiscover how Rajo Jack's determination shattered stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of diverse drivers, leaving an enduring legacy in the world of motorsports.…

Hardback. Zustand: New. The powers-that-be in 1920s auto racing, namely the American Automobile Association's Contest Board, barred everyone who wasn't a white male from the sport. But Dewey Gatson, a black man who went by the name Rajo Jack, drove into the center of "outlaw" auto racing in California, refusing to let the pervasive racism of his day stop him from competing against entire fields of white drivers. In The Brown Bullet, journalist Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a long-forgotten trailblazer and the great lengths he took to even get on the track, showing ultimately how Rajo Jack proved to a generation that a black man could compete with some of the greatest white drivers of his era, winning some of the biggest races of the day.…

Zustand: New.

Hardback. Zustand: New. The powers-that-be in 1920s auto racing, namely the American Automobile Association's Contest Board, barred everyone who wasn't a white male from the sport. But Dewey Gatson, a black man who went by the name Rajo Jack, drove into the center of "outlaw" auto racing in California, refusing to let the pervasive racism of his day stop him from competing against entire fields of white drivers. In The Brown Bullet, journalist Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a long-forgotten trailblazer and the great lengths he took to even get on the track, showing ultimately how Rajo Jack proved to a generation that a black man could compete with some of the greatest white drivers of his era, winning some of the biggest races of the day.…