Seabiscuit (Mehr als 1.400 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend. "Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a horse but a fascinating slice of American history as well."--The New York Times A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit's fortunes: Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a media darling and won national competitions. In 1938 he was voted U.S. Horse of the Year. Seabiscuit's undying spirit and come-from-behind story made him a celebrity and hero for millions. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).…

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Zustand: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

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Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Good. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

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Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

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Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

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hardcover. Zustand: Good. McCarthy, Meghan (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. It's Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral in the race of the century! Seabiscuit was the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time, but he'd lost practically every race he'd ever run. Who would want a funny-looking racehorse on a losing streak? Enter Charles Howard -- automobile tycoon, risk taker, and racing aficionado -- who scooped up Seabiscuit for a bargain price. With the support and care of a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, 'Biscuit began winning bigger and bigger races. Then came the biggest race of all. As Seabiscuit prepared to face War Admiral, the top racehorse in the country, the entire nation was on the edge of its seat: Could Seabiscuit really beat the Triple Crown champion? This true story of hope and determination will inspire readers of all ages. McCarthy, Meghan (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

Zustand: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. McCarthy, Meghan (illustrator).

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Zustand: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

Zustand: acceptable. Books may contain multiple pages with notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases.

Zustand: good. Books may contain some notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's Dust Jackets, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases.