Jackson Haines

<p><em><strong>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</strong></em></p><p> </p><p><em><strong>Informative lively and scholarly without being dry packing in a wealth of figure skating history... Impeccable. - Diane Donovan Midwest Book Review</strong></em></p><p> </p><p>Jackson 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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>If you are curious about the history of figure skating this book will both surprise and fascinate you.</strong></p>