Ashe, Arthur
Overview
Works: | 268 works in 539 publications in 4 languages and 22,379 library holdings |
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Genres: | Autobiographies Biographies History Registers (Lists) Dictionaries Juvenile works Educational films Internet videos Interviews Nonfiction films |
Subject Headings: | Tennis players |
Roles: | Author, Interviewee, Commentator, Speaker, Host, Other |
Classifications: | GV994.A7, B |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Arthur Ashe
- Days of grace : a memoir by Arthur Ashe( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : tennis and justice in the Civil Rights era by Eric Allen Hall( )
- Arthur Ashe : a life by Raymond Arsenault( Book )
- Arthur Ashe, portrait in motion by Arthur Ashe( Book )
- Levels of the game by John McPhee( Book )
- Off the court by Arthur Ashe( Book )
- Daddy and me : a photo story of Arthur Ashe and his daughter, Camera by Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : tennis champion by Louie Robinson( Book )
- Arthur Ashe by Ted Weissberg( Book )
- Race and masculinity in Southern memory : history of Richmond, Virginia's Monument Avenue, 1948-1996 by Matthew Mace Barbee( )
- Arthur Ashe : tennis great & civil rights leader by Chrös McDougall( )
- Arthur Ashe and his match with history by Robert Quackenbush( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : breaking the color barrier in tennis by David K Wright( Book )
- Game, set, match, champion Arthur Ashe by Crystal Hubbard( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : against the wind by David R Collins( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : athlete and activist by Kevin Cunningham( Book )
- Advantage Ashe by Arthur Ashe( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : young tennis champion by Paul Mantell( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : a biography by Richard Steins( Book )
- Arthur Ashe : of tennis & the human spirit by Marvin Martin( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Arthur Ashe
A hard road to glory : a history of the African-American athlete by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
35 editions published between 1987 and 1993 in English and held by 2,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers forty-two years of outstanding Black American sports achievements, including the era of growing Civil Rights activism and the inception of integrated sports and covering sports legends including Alice Coachman, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Muhammed Ali
35 editions published between 1987 and 1993 in English and held by 2,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers forty-two years of outstanding Black American sports achievements, including the era of growing Civil Rights activism and the inception of integrated sports and covering sports legends including Alice Coachman, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Muhammed Ali
A hard road to glory : a history of the African-American athlete, 1919-1945 by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
30 editions published between 1619 and 1993 in English and held by 1,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers twenty-five important years in the history of Black American Sports, detailing such memorable events as the formation of baseball's Negro National Leagues, Jesse Owen's outstanding Olympic performances, and Joe Louis's World Heavyweight Championship
30 editions published between 1619 and 1993 in English and held by 1,091 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers twenty-five important years in the history of Black American Sports, detailing such memorable events as the formation of baseball's Negro National Leagues, Jesse Owen's outstanding Olympic performances, and Joe Louis's World Heavyweight Championship
Arthur Ashe on tennis : strokes, strategy, traditions, players, psychology, and wisdom by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes information on the critical components of a serve, successful strategies for break point, the correct approach to playing from behind, eight tips for playing a lefty, etc
6 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes information on the critical components of a serve, successful strategies for break point, the correct approach to playing from behind, eight tips for playing a lefty, etc
Getting started in tennis by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1977 and 1979 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Wimbledon champion instructs beginning players in the mechanics, rules, strategy, and etiquette of tennis
6 editions published between 1977 and 1979 in English and held by 324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Wimbledon champion instructs beginning players in the mechanics, rules, strategy, and etiquette of tennis
Arthur Ashe's tennis clinic by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1981 and 1984 in English and Chinese and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and commentary explain the varied essentials of the sport of tennis, including all the basics, shotmaking, and tactics
7 editions published between 1981 and 1984 in English and Chinese and held by 246 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and commentary explain the varied essentials of the sport of tennis, including all the basics, shotmaking, and tactics
The winning spirit by
Bill Haley(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this edition of Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown talks about sports and winning with various athletes
3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 233 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this edition of Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown talks about sports and winning with various athletes
A hard road to glory--boxing : the African-American athlete in boxing by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 178 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at African American boxing champions, with statistics and records
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 178 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at African American boxing champions, with statistics and records
A hard road to glory--track & field : the African-American athlete in track & field by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at African American track and field stars, with numerous statistics and records
4 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A look at African American track and field stars, with numerous statistics and records
A hard road to glory--football : the African-American athlete in football by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Living with high blood pressure(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Medical experts explain exactly what high blood pressure is and how you can help your doctor control it
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Medical experts explain exactly what high blood pressure is and how you can help your doctor control it
Tennis our way(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Personal instruction covering all aspects of tennis. Designed to improve the game of beginners and advanced alike. Topics include the forehand, the backhand, the serve, the volley, the overhead, and the lob
8 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 79 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Personal instruction covering all aspects of tennis. Designed to improve the game of beginners and advanced alike. Topics include the forehand, the backhand, the serve, the volley, the overhead, and the lob
Arthur Ashe : citizen of the world(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Not only was Arthur Ashe a renowned tennis star, he was also a devoted advocate for human rights and used the power of his position to become a crusader for civil rights, anti-apartheid, and an advocate for people with AIDS. This is the story of the legendary Arthur Ashe
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Not only was Arthur Ashe a renowned tennis star, he was also a devoted advocate for human rights and used the power of his position to become a crusader for civil rights, anti-apartheid, and an advocate for people with AIDS. This is the story of the legendary Arthur Ashe
Days of grace : a memoir by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in English and French and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Touching and courageous ... All of it--the man, the life, the book--is rare and beautiful."COSMOPOLITANDAYS OF GRACE is an inspiring memoir of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, and the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--tennis champion, social activist, and person with AIDS. Frank, revealing, touching--DAYS OF GRACE is the story of a man felled to soon. It remains as his legacy to us all ... AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUBFrom the Paperback edition
15 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in English and French and held by 44 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Touching and courageous ... All of it--the man, the life, the book--is rare and beautiful."COSMOPOLITANDAYS OF GRACE is an inspiring memoir of a remarkable man who was the true embodiment of courage, elegance, and the spirit to fight: Arthur Ashe--tennis champion, social activist, and person with AIDS. Frank, revealing, touching--DAYS OF GRACE is the story of a man felled to soon. It remains as his legacy to us all ... AN ALTERNATE SELECTION OF THE BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUBFrom the Paperback edition
A hard road to glory by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1988 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This informative book gives readers the whole history of blacks in baseball, from its infancy in black colleges to the present, covering the establishment of both major leagues and the Negro Leagues, Jackie Robinson's reintegration of professional sports, and Curt Flood's struggle to establish a free agency
14 editions published between 1988 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 41 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This informative book gives readers the whole history of blacks in baseball, from its infancy in black colleges to the present, covering the establishment of both major leagues and the Negro Leagues, Jackie Robinson's reintegration of professional sports, and Curt Flood's struggle to establish a free agency
Inspirations by
Inspirations (Musical group)(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In low-income neighborhoods throughout the nation, local leaders are pulling together to improve the quality of life by addressing issues such as child care, urban violence, "black-on-black" crime, housing, teenage pregnancy, economical inequities and community development
2 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In low-income neighborhoods throughout the nation, local leaders are pulling together to improve the quality of life by addressing issues such as child care, urban violence, "black-on-black" crime, housing, teenage pregnancy, economical inequities and community development
Liberty by
Henry MacRae(
Visual
)
2 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discussed is the broad spectrum of race relations in the 1990s. To what extent should African-Americans strive to maintain their cultural heritage and to what degree should they seek to become assimilated into American society today?
2 editions published between 1991 and 2003 in English and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discussed is the broad spectrum of race relations in the 1990s. To what extent should African-Americans strive to maintain their cultural heritage and to what degree should they seek to become assimilated into American society today?
A hard road to glory by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ein Leben gegen das Vorurteil by
Arthur Ashe(
Book
)
1 edition published in 1993 in German and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1993 in German and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Learn tennis with Arthur Ashe by
Arthur Ashe(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A hard road to glory(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on extensive research and using historical films, the struggles and achievements of several black athletes are depicted. The need for a strong black presence in sports management is examined and explained by two prominent black coaches
3 editions published between 1985 and 1988 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on extensive research and using historical films, the struggles and achievements of several black athletes are depicted. The need for a strong black presence in sports management is examined and explained by two prominent black coaches
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- Rampersad, Arnold
- Hall, Eric Allen Author
- Moutoussamy-Ashe, Jeanne 1951- Author
- Arsenault, Raymond Author
- Deford, Frank
- Robinson, Louie Author
- McNab, Alexander
- Graebner, Clark 1943-
- McPhee, John 1931- Author
- Amdur, Neil
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Achievement motivation African American athletes African American baseball players African American basketball players African American boxers African American football players African Americans African Americans--Civil rights African Americans--Race identity African Americans--Social conditions African American tennis players AIDS (Disease) AIDS (Disease)--Patients Apartheid Ashe, Arthur Athletes, Black Baseball Basketball Boxing Civil rights Collective memory Discrimination in sports Football Football--Coaching--Philosophy Graebner, Clark, Hypertension Leadership Liberty Memorials--Social aspects Memory--Social aspects Monuments Motivation (Psychology) Political activists Race relations Racism in sports Social conditions South Africa Sports Sports--Social aspects Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) Teams in the workplace Tennis Tennis--Coaching Tennis players Tennis--Training Track and field United States United States--Statue of Liberty National Monument Virginia--Richmond Virginia--Richmond--Monument Avenue
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Alternative Names
Arthur Ashe Ameerika Ühendriikide tennisist
Arthur Ashe americký profesionální tenista
Arthur Ashe americký tenista
Arthur Ashe Amerikaans tennisser
Arthur Ashe amerikai teniszező
Arthur Ashe amerikansk tennisspelare
Arthur Ashe amerykański tenisista
Arthur Ashe imreoir leadóige Meiriceánach
Arthur Ashe joueur de tennis américain
Arthur Ashe lojtar tenisi amerikan
Arthur Ashe tenista americano
Arthur Ashe tenista estadounidense
Arthur Ashe tenista profesional estadounidense
Arthur Ashe tennista professional estatunidenc
Arthur Ashe tennista statunitense
Arthur Ashe US-amerikanischer Tennisspieler
Arthur Ashe yhdysvaltalainen tennispelaaja
Artur Eş
Arturs Ešs
Ashe, Arthur R. 1943-1993
Ashe, Arthur Robert.
Ashe, Arthur Robert Jr.
Άρθουρ Ας
Артур Еш
Артур Еш американський тенісист, триразовий переможець турнірів Великого шолома в одиночному розряді й дворазовий в парному
Артур Эш американский теннисист
Артър Аш
Արթուր Էշ
ארתור אש
ארתור אש טניסאי אמריקאי
آرتور اش افسر، بازیکن تنیس، و ورزشکار آمریکایی
أرثر أش
أرثر أش لاعب كرة مضرب أمريكي
आर्थर अॅश
आर्थर ऐश
आर्थर ऐश अमेरिकी टेनिस खिलाड़ी
আর্থার অ্যাশ
আর্থার অ্যাশ মার্কিন টেনিস খেলোয়াড়
ਆਰਥਰ ਏਸ਼
ఆర్థర్ ఆశే అమెరికన్ టెన్నిస్ ఆటగాడు
ആർതർ ആഷ്
아서 애시
アーサー・アッシュ
アッシュ, アーサー
亚瑟·阿什
亞瑟艾殊
阿瑟·阿什
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