Three Strides Before The Wire: The Dark and Beautiful World of Horse Racing
Language: English
Published by Hyperion, 2003
- Softcover
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A novel and well-written book' - Norman Mailer '.remains a strong contender with Seabiscuit down the backstretch' - Tom Wolfe 'As with Seabiscuit, the jockey's story is the most interesting and dramatic. Mitchell is a practiced and assiduous delver' - LA Book Review Focusing on the 1999 Derby winner Charismatic and his famed jockey Chris Antley, Mitchell traces an amazing and ultimately tragic tale. Through their interlocking stories, the book offers a profound understanding of the soul of a sport that has fascinated human beings for centuries.'.
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- Title
- Three Strides Before The Wire: The Dark and Beautiful World of Horse Racing
- Author
- Elizabeth Mitchell
- Publisher
- Hyperion
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0786886226
- ISBN 13
- 9780786886227
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