The Horse God Built - Hardcover

Scanlan, Lawrence

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312367244 ISBN 13: 9780312367244

Verlag: Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

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Book by Scanlan Lawrence

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"Scanlan is a compassionate reporter ... the author is an amiable companion on the road." --Bill Barich, "The New York Times" ..".this volume bulges with insight into and sensitivity toward the world of Thoroughbred horse racing.... Scanlan's scope is encyclopedic." --"Publishers Weekly" "The author's tribute is heartfelt, and Sweat is a worthy subject." --"Kirkus Reviews" "Scanlan makes a convincing case." --"Booklist"

Reseña del editor:

One of only eleven horses to ever win the Triple Crown, Secretariat is a horse of legend. His winning times at the Kentucky Derby and Belmont still stand today. At the Derby, Secretariat raced faster each quarter-mile, a feat never before achieved; Sham, the horse that Secretariat defeated, had a time of 1:59 4/5-a time that would have won him any other Derby before or since. And at Belmont, Secretariat won by an astounding 31 lengths. Through the lens of Eddie Sweat, his African-American groom, this is the story of one man's search for the legacy of Secretariat. Eddie spent more time with Secretariat than anyone else. And, like all grooms, he didn't benefit from Secretariat's great wins. He stayed with it for the horse. This is the story of their bond.

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• Verlag: Thomas Dunne Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312367244
• ISBN 13: 9780312367244
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 352