The Race for the Triple Crown

Horses, High Stakes and Eternal Hope

Joe Drape (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

272 Seiten

2002
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press (Verlag)
9780802138859 (ISBN)

Infos

Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant unrivaled horses, to young trainers trying to make a name for themselves, everyone has a gripping story, and all are in search of the sport's Holy Grail. How they get to and through the enormously famous races is a tale of action, high-stakes finance, and impossible odds. Told in the compelling voice of the award-winning New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape, The Race for the Triple Crown is a vivid portrait of a year in the life of the oldest, most majestic sport in the world. "I loved it!" -- Jane Smiley, author of Horse Heaven "[Drape] opens up a magical, mysterious world -- and he does it with equal parts humor, affection and wisdom...." -- Bill Minutaglio, The Dallas Morning News "Drape's narrative never falters. He captures the personalities that dominate the sport." -- David Davis, Raleigh News and Observer "In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport.... -- Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2002
• Zusatzinfo: Illustrations
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 228 mm
• Gewicht: 368 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde
• ISBN-13: 9780802138859 / 9780802138859
• Zustand: Neuware