The Boy’s Life of Sir Henry Segrave

Biographical book co-authored by racing driver Captain Malcolm Campbell and journalist J. Wentworth Day. Published in 1930 by Hutchinson & Co. in London, the 284-page hardback documents the extraordinary life, military career, and world-record-breaking exploits of Sir Henry Segrave.

The biography was released shortly after Segrave’s tragic death on 13 June 1930, which occurred moments after he successfully shattered the world water speed record on Lake Windermere. It features extensive accounts of his early family life, Grand Prix racing exploits, and the engineering feats behind his record runs.

Contains around 32 black-and-white photographic plates capturing his famous racing machines.

Hardback in good condition for age, salmon boards with titles and illustrations, no dust cover.