Staff Pick of the Week!
Race of the Century: The Heroic True Story of the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race
By: Julie M. Fenster
Non-Fiction
February 12 marks the centennial anniversary of the world class endurance race of the French, German, Italian and American men and their automobiles across more than 21,000 miles, three continents and six countries. Curious to know how they made it through Syracuse in the middle of winter? How did they manage in both Arctic freeze and desert heat along the route? Many people in the towns and villages had never even seen an automobile in 1908. How did they respond? Read how a spirit of adventure along with tenacity, skill and leadership determined the outcome of the race. Local author Julie Fenster acknowledges the services of our own Onondaga County library system in her research. For more information about the race, visit www.thegreatautorace.com.
Linda Ryan
Local History Librarian
