Jackson Haines

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>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.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>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.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>If you are curious about the history of figure skating this book will both surprise and fascinate you.</strong></p>