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Jackson Haines : The Skating King

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In the first authoritative biography of Jackson Haines ever written, figure skating historian Ryan Stevens takes a deep dive into the fascinating story of The Father of Figure Skating.

The legend of The Skating King has been one of the most intriguing stories in the history of figure skating.

Jackson Haines left America during the height of the Civil War and toured extensively through Europe. He translated ballet to the ice. He performed for Czars and Emperors. He inspired the formation of many of the world's oldest skating clubs. He changed the world's most exciting winter sport forever and our fascination with him has never waned.

In this meticulously researched biography, figure skating historian Ryan Stevens chronicles Jackson's story from his humble beginnings in New York to his premature death in Finland in 1875 - both on and off the ice.

Through extensive study of 19th century archives and unpublished material housed at the K.H. Renlunds Museum and World Figure Skating Museum, Stevens proves that fact can be far more captivating than fiction.

A must-have book for all figure skating lovers!

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Product Details
Ryan Stevens
173876821X / 9781738768219
Paperback / softback
11/10/2023
212 pages
133 x 203 mm, 245 grams

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