Limited Time Sale| Management number | 231965820 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$90.00 | Model Number | 231965820 | ||
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"Ryan's journalistic ability to unearth historical details and mix them into a compelling story is first-class! While balancing accuracy and fairness, he reveals a man whose life demonstrated enormous talent and creativity, celebrity and human frailty." - Debbi Wilkes, Olympic Silver Medallist, author and figure skating commentator"Informative, lively and scholarly, without being dry, packing in a wealth of figure skating history... Impeccable." - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book ReviewJackson Haines left America during the height of the Civil War and embarked on a remarkable journey across Europe. With his ingenious translation of ballet onto the ice, he revolutionized the world of figure skating. Mesmerizing Czars and Emperors with his breathtaking performances, he became a catalyst for the creation of several of the world's oldest skating clubs. He left such an indelible impact that he is remembered today as The Father of Figure Skating.In this captivating biography, figure skating historian Ryan Stevens masterfully recounts Jackson Haines' incredible story, from his modest origins in New York to his tragic death in Finland in 1875 - both on and off the ice.If you are curious about the history of figure skating, this book will both surprise and fascinate you. Read more
| ASIN | B0FGZB2K5B |
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| Author | Ryan Stevens |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Narrator | Virtual Voice |
| Publisher | Ryan Stevens |
| Program Type | Audiobook |
| Part of series | The Legends of Figure Skating |
| Listening Length | 4 hours and 40 minutes |
| Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
| Audiblecom Release Date | July 07, 2025 |
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