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Vanderbilt Cup Races of Long Island (Images of Sports: New York)

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“Chain your dogs and lock up your fowls!” heralded posters announcing the primary international road race in america and the primary of the six William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910. These races were probably the most prestigious sporting events in their day, drawing huge crowds from 25,000 to over 250,000 spectators. The Vanderbilt Cup Races had a a ways-reaching have an effect on at the development of American automobiles and parkways and are a testament to the early racing spirit and drama. The rare images on this book, many published for the primary time, have been decided on from the archives of major museums, libraries, and personal collectors.

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