Ziggy
05-21-03, 11:08 AM
King of the Boards, The Life and Times of Jimmy Murphy, by Gary Doyle
This is just an outstanding book! A very limited production, and a sure fire collector in the years to come.
An overview of the "roaring twenties" and a history lesson on the development of San Francisco. The author sets the stage with short yet interesting and well researched topics such as Irish immigration to the West Coast, The San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire, and the rapid acceptance of the automobile and its importance of shaping our future. It seems the "roaring twenties" were not that grand at all, a time of hardship, and confusion as new ways were accepted.
These themes surround the reader as Doyle brings forth the beginnings of American Racing. The early events such as the Vanderbilt Cup held in Santa Monica and Corona. The triumphs and tragedies that ultimately lead to proper circuit racing. The entire scope of this book cannot be reviewed for its detail of such things as riding mechanics, mechanical developments, men working in which plants etc. This book is very thorough, and covers all aspects of this developing and specialized sport.
Murphy's meteoric career knifes in and out of all these early phases. Jimmy's Land Speed efforts, Indianapolis endeavors, as well as his attempts and ultimate victory of the French Grand Prix in 1921, and racing at the new Monza circuit are very carefully set up and explained in great detail.
This book is a must read for any serious student of the Sport. So much more so for American fans, as it fills a huge void left by time forgotten. The details of this era are fading very fast. The author is to be commended for writing such a detailed and outstanding chronological book.
Read more here at
http://www.king-of-the-boards.com
Ziggy
This is just an outstanding book! A very limited production, and a sure fire collector in the years to come.
An overview of the "roaring twenties" and a history lesson on the development of San Francisco. The author sets the stage with short yet interesting and well researched topics such as Irish immigration to the West Coast, The San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire, and the rapid acceptance of the automobile and its importance of shaping our future. It seems the "roaring twenties" were not that grand at all, a time of hardship, and confusion as new ways were accepted.
These themes surround the reader as Doyle brings forth the beginnings of American Racing. The early events such as the Vanderbilt Cup held in Santa Monica and Corona. The triumphs and tragedies that ultimately lead to proper circuit racing. The entire scope of this book cannot be reviewed for its detail of such things as riding mechanics, mechanical developments, men working in which plants etc. This book is very thorough, and covers all aspects of this developing and specialized sport.
Murphy's meteoric career knifes in and out of all these early phases. Jimmy's Land Speed efforts, Indianapolis endeavors, as well as his attempts and ultimate victory of the French Grand Prix in 1921, and racing at the new Monza circuit are very carefully set up and explained in great detail.
This book is a must read for any serious student of the Sport. So much more so for American fans, as it fills a huge void left by time forgotten. The details of this era are fading very fast. The author is to be commended for writing such a detailed and outstanding chronological book.
Read more here at
http://www.king-of-the-boards.com
Ziggy