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Blackwood, Gary

The Great Race: The Amazing Round-the-World Auto Race of 1908

(3) 4-6 Blackwood describes the famous 1908 automobile race that began in New York and ended in Paris. Teams from Germany, Italy, France, and America vied to prove their automobile's superiority. Auto enthusiasts will especially enjoy the drama of the hardships encountered (mud, snow, sand, breakdowns, personal bickering, etc.). The well-researched, sophisticated text is enhanced with archival photographs. Websites. Bib., ind.

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