| The Race for the Triple Crown: Horses, High Stakes and Eternal Hope Contributor(s): Drape, Joe (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802138853 ISBN-13: 9780802138859 Publisher: Grove Press OUR PRICE: $12.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 Annotation: 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 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Horse Racing - History | United States - General - Literary Collections | Diaries & Journals |
| Dewey: 798.400 |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 6.3" W x 9.03" (0.95 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |