And the prize is death
And the prize is death. Illustration shows a macabre figure of the Roman god Mercury labeled Speed Mania leading automobile drivers speeding along country roads in an automobile race; they are being cheered by crowds even while having accidents and running over spectators. Date 1910 October 26. And the prize is death. Illustration shows a macabre figure of the Roman god Mercury labeled Speed Mania leading automobile drivers speeding along country roads in an automobile race; they are being cheered by crowds even while having accidents and running over spectators. Date 1910 October 26
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10607232
Media ID
47461291
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7146px x 4937px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Library of Congress
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Editorial use only without prior approval
