Secretariat
Published on 16. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
228 pages
978-1-58667-117-4 (ISBN)
Description
Secretariat was the best-known and most beloved race horse of the twentieth century. In 1973 his legacy was permanently etched into the consciousness of the world when he won the Triple Crown. Here, Raymond G. Woolfe Jr. tells the story of Secretariat from the coin toss that sent him to Helen "Penny" Chenery to his burial at Claiborne Farm, making this the definitive volume for fans of the horse and the sport of horseracing.
Reviews / Votes
It's a knockout of a racing story, with many photos by the author and a new foreword by Ron Turcotte. * In and Around Horse Country * a delight-either to read or just to look at the pictures. * The New Yorker * If you have taste for a beautiful book, this one's for you. -- Joe Hirsch * Daily Racing Form * A first-rate gift book for anyone who loves horses, anyone who loves racing and for sports fans generally. -- Roger Caras, CBS television Absolutely beautiful. -- Dick Francis, author Woolfe's easy-reading style adds much to his inside story of this exciting chestnut thoroughbred. * Publishers Weekly *More details
Edition
Updated Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Missoula
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 255 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
953 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58667-117-4 (9781586671174)
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Schweitzer Classification