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Seabiscuit : An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand (2002, Trade Paperback)

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“Excellent trade paperback. Photo is actual copy.”
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Original Language
English
ISBN
9780449005613
Book Title
Seabiscuit : an American Legend
Item Length
8.2in
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Publication Year
2002
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.9in
Author
Laura Hillenbrand
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, History
Topic
Horse Racing, United States / 20th Century, Sports
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Number of Pages
448 Pages

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#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. 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. Praise for Seabiscuit "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 "Engrossing . . . Fast-moving . . . More than just a horse's tale, because the humans who owned, trained, and rode Seabiscuit are equally fascinating. . . . [Laura Hillenbrand] shows an extraordinary talent for describing a horse race so vividly that the reader feels like the rider." -- Sports Illustrated "REMARKABLE . . . MEMORABLE . . . JUST AS COMPELLING TODAY AS IT WAS IN 1938." -- The Washington Post

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0449005615
ISBN-13
9780449005613
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1946354

Product Key Features

Book Title
Seabiscuit : an American Legend
Author
Laura Hillenbrand
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Horse Racing, United States / 20th Century, Sports
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, History
Number of Pages
448 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
12 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Sf355.S4h56 2002
Reviews
"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 "Engrossing . . . Fast-moving . . . More than just a horse's tale, because the humans who owned, trained, and rode Seabiscuit are equally fascinating. . . . [Hillenbrand] shows an extraordinary talent for describing a horse race so vividly that the reader feels like the rider." Sports Illustrated "REMARKABLE . . . MEMORABLE . . . JUST AS COMPELLING TODAY AS IT WAS IN 1938." The Washington Post
Copyright Date
2002
Lccn
2002-090323
Dewey Decimal
798.4/0092/9
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by cQcXPsC8SVe@Deleted
    Feb 03, 2010

    Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand

    This is an excellent book. I read, Come On Seabiscuit in the early 1960's and saw the Disney movie "Seabiscuit" in 2003. This book is about an AWESOME small racehorse that beat the odds with the help of his owner, trainer and jockey. Seabiscuit gave the people of America Hope during the Great Depression. The author, Laura Hillenbrand gives a very detailed story of the life of Seabiscuit, Charles Howard, his owner, Tom Smith his trainer, and Red Pollard his jockey. I LOVE this book!

  • by gjwinne
    May 18, 2016

    Excellent true story that you can't stop reading

    Book is in excellent condition, quick shipping, very pleased. True story of one of the most famous race horses in history. Author keeps you drawn to the story of all people involved in the horse's life as well as the world of race horsing during the 1930's. More detail than the movie could provide, and fills in the actual accounts that the movie could not. If you love horses and the movie, you will want to read this book.

    Condition: Pre-OwnedSold by: coasbooks

  • by piranha1681wta
    Jun 29, 2017

    A great gift for a horse racing father with very specific tastes

    Great pictures, good history.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: debsblackpoodle

  • by phatwagons
    Jul 31, 2018

    Great book about a great horse!

    So much better than the movie!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: decluttr_store

  • by 6592wildelk
    Jul 09, 2018

    Classis, Iconic American story of overcoming long odds and reaching untold accomplishment!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: decluttr_store

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