Neil Lanctot ist ein amerikanischer Historiker, dessen Werke sich mit der Geschichte des amerikanischen Sports, insbesondere des Baseballs, befassen. Seine Schreibe zeichnet sich durch akribische Recherche aus und den Drang, weniger bekannte oder übersehene Aspekte der Sportgeschichte aufzudecken. Lanctot untersucht die sozialen und kulturellen Kontexte, die Sportinstitutionen und das Leben der darin agierenden Personen prägten. Seine Bücher bieten tiefe Einblicke in die Entwicklung des schwarzen Profi-Baseballs und die Geschichten seiner herausragenden Persönlichkeiten.
This biography delves into the life of a remarkable figure in sports, celebrated for both his courage and exceptional talent as one of baseball's greatest catchers. It offers a comprehensive look at his journey, highlighting his inspiring story and significant contributions to the game. Praised for its depth and engaging narrative, the book captures the essence of a true sports icon, making it a rich and enjoyable read for fans and history enthusiasts alike.
Winner of the 2022 award for biography from the American Society of Journalists and AuthorsThe fascinating story of how the three most influential American progressives of the early twentieth century split over America’s response to World War I.In the early years of the twentieth century, the most famous Americans on the national stage were Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jane Addams: two presidents and a social worker. Each took a different path to prominence, yet the three progressives believed the United States must assume a more dynamic role in confronting the growing domestic and international problems of an exciting new age.Following the outset of World War I in 1914, the views of these three titans splintered as they could not agree on how America should respond to what soon proved to be an unprecedented global catastrophe. The Approaching Storm is the story of three extraordinary leaders and how they debated, quarreled, and split over the role the United States should play in the world. By turns a colorful triptych of three American icons who changed history and the engrossing story of the roots of World War I, The Approaching Storm is a surprising and important story of how and why the United States emerged onto the world stage.
