Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

NEW Arcadia Publishing Aiken's Sporting Life, SC 9781467114974 Images of America - Picture 1 of 1

Aiken's Sporting Life by Jane Page Thompson (2016, Trade Paperback)

Arcadia Publishing (36976)

99.5% positive feedback

Price:

$16.24

Free shipping

Estimated delivery Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10

Returns:

30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.

Condition:

Brand New

In 1950, Aiken was bustling with scientists and engineers who relocated to work at the Savannah River Site. In the early 21st century, many Aiken sporting traditions mark milestone anniversaries. At the center of everything is Hitchcock Woods, a woodland paradise, pine-topped cathedral, and equestrian playground that remains open year-round.

About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherArcadia Publishing

ISBN-101467114979

ISBN-139781467114974

eBay Product ID (ePID)217088557

Product Key Features

Book TitleAiken's Sporting Life

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Subjects & Themes / Regional (See Also Travel / Pictorials), General, Pictorials (See Also Photography / Subjects & Themes / Regional)

Publication Year2016

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation, Photography, History

AuthorJane Page Thompson

Book SeriesImages of America Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight0.7 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2015-941807

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal796.5097309757/75

SynopsisIn 1869, newspaper articles touted Aiken as a health and pleasure resort with the world's largest wooden hotel. Swirling social life and sporting action continued during the war years, when the women of society carried on local traditions. In 1950, Aiken was bustling with scientists and engineers who relocated to work at the Savannah River Site. The last half of the 20th century saw swelling crowds at polo matches, steeplechase races, fox hunts, golf courses, and cultural amusements. In the early 21st century, many Aiken sporting traditions mark milestone anniversaries. At the center of everything is Hitchcock Woods, a woodland paradise, pine-topped cathedral, and equestrian playground that remains open year-round. The Hitchcock Woods Foundation was established to safeguard this treasure within the heart of Aiken. The Aiken Horse Show, held each spring, and Blessing of the Hounds, held on Thanksgiving, are two of the most revered of Aiken's sporting traditions.

LC Classification NumberGV191.42.S6T46 2016