Man o war

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**The “riveting” true story of one of the greatest racehorses who ever lived, “**researched meticulously and told brilliantly” (Laura Hillenbrand, New York Times–bestselling author of Seabiscuit).

His trainer said that managing him was like holding a tiger by the tail. His owner compared him to “chain lightning.” His jockeys found their lives transformed by him, in triumphant and distressing ways. Born in 1917, Man o’ War grew from a rebellious youngster into perhaps the greatest racehorse of all time. He set such astonishing speed records that the New York Times called him a “Speed Miracle.” Often he won with so much energy in reserve that experts wondered how much faster he could have gone. Over the years, this and other mysteries would envelop the great Man o' War.

The truth remained problematic. Even as Man o’ War—known as “Big Red”—came to power, attracting record crowds and rave publicity, the colorful sport of Thoroughbred racing struggled for integrity. His lone defeat, suffered a few weeks before gamblers fixed the 1919 World Series, spawned lasting rumors that he, too, had been the victim of a fix.

Tackling old beliefs with newly uncovered evidence, Man o' War: A Legend Like Lightning shows how human pressures collided with a natural phenomenon and brings new life to an American icon. The genuine courage of Man o' War, tribulations of his archrival, Sir Barton (America’s first Triple Crown winner), and temptations of their Hall of Fame jockeys and trainers reveal a long-hidden tale of grace, disgrace, and elusive redemption.

“Uncovers the true reasons for Man o’ War’s early retirement . . . this is must reading for racing fans, and it will reward anyone with an interest in the history of American sport.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A masterpiece of historical research.” —Chicago Tribune

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Come on Seabiscuit!

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Master storyteller ralph moody tells the thrilling story of a plucky horse who refused to quit a down on his luck jockey who didn t let horrendous accidents keep him out of the saddle and a taciturn trainer who brought out the best in both during the great depression seabiscuit captured the he Direct beschikbaar .. MEER INFO

Taal: en

Bindwijze: E-book

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 01 april 2007

Ebook Formaat: Adobe ePub

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Hoofdauteur: Dorothy Ours

Hoofduitgeverij: St. Martin's Press

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EAN: 9781429907774

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