A YEAR AT THE RACES: REFLECTIONS ON HORSES, HUMANS, LOVE, MONEY AND LUCK
Jane Smiley
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Description for A YEAR AT THE RACES: REFLECTIONS ON HORSES, HUMANS, LOVE, MONEY AND LUCK
Paperback. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical and emotional. Drawing on the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys and a real-life horse whisperer, she adds an element of drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at the racetrack. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BG; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 214. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
A candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres.
'intensely lovable' Daily Telegraph
'fascinating' Financial Times
'gives insight into the ups and downs of ownership' Racing Post
'stylishly written' The Economist
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical and emotional. Drawing on the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys and a real-life horse whisperer, Smiley adds an element of drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780571226078
SKU
KIN0032220
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Jane Smiley
Jane Smiley is the author of many novels including A Thousand Acres and most recently, Good Faith. She owns several horses and lives in Northern California.
Reviews for A YEAR AT THE RACES: REFLECTIONS ON HORSES, HUMANS, LOVE, MONEY AND LUCK
'Fascinating.' Financial Times 'Stylishly written.' The Economist 'Intensely lovable.' Daily Telegraph