Description
In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy, author Pellom McDaniels III offers the first definitive biography of this celebrated athlete, whose life spanned the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the adoption of Jim Crow legislation. Despite the obstacles he faced, Murphy became an important figure -- not just in sports, but in the social, political, and cultural consciousness of African Americans. Drawing from legal documents, census data, and newspapers, this comprehensive profile explores how Murphy epitomized the rise of the black middle class and contributed to the construction of popular notions about African American identity, community, and citizenship during his lifetime.
About the Author
Pellom McDaniels III is faculty curator of African American Collections and assistant professor of African American Studies at Emory University, USA. He was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship to complete this book.
Book Information
ISBN 9780813142715
Author Pellom McDaniels
Format Hardback
Page Count 550
Imprint The University Press of Kentucky
Publisher The University Press of Kentucky