Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport
An engaging history of America's nineteenth-century obsession with competitive walking, when pedestrian athletes became unlikely celebrities and walking matches filled stadiums.
About This Book
Pedestrianism explores a forgotten chapter in American sports history when walking competitions drew massive crowds and made athletes into national celebrities.
The book examines how this unique spectator sport captured the public imagination during the nineteenth century.
It provides insight into the cultural and social factors that made pedestrianism a major entertainment phenomenon of its era.
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