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Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice - Softcover

Book 2 of 2: The Legends of Figure Skating

Stevens, Ryan

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9781069170521: Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1069170526 ISBN 13: 9781069170521
Publisher: Ryan Stevens, 2025

Synopsis

Now, more than ever, we need great Canadian stories.

The first Canadian woman to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, Barbara Ann Scott transcended her sport, becoming a symbol of hope and inspiration.

Scott's stunning victory at the 1948 Olympics uplifted a nation grappling with the aftermath of World War II, inspiring thousands of Canadians to dream big and strive for excellence in their own lives.

Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice is a significant and fascinating new biography that will delight knowledgeable and passionate fans of figure skating and history lovers alike.

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About the Author

Award-winning author Ryan Stevens is a respected authority on figure skating history. For over a decade, his popular blog Skate Guard has attracted thousands of readers worldwide. Midwest Book Review describes his work as "informative, lively, and scholarly."

Ryan has contributed to Skating magazine and U.S. Figure Skating, and his expertise has been sought by museums and broadcasters including CBC, NBC and ITV. He is the author of Jackson Haines: The Skating King and Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice.

Ryan lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can follow his blog Skate Guard on Facebook @SkateGuard and Instagram @SkateGuardBlog.

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Publisher
Ryan Stevens
Publication date
2025
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1069170526
ISBN 13 
9781069170521
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
202
Rating
  • 4.23 out of 5 stars
    35 ratings by Goodreads