Three Strides Before The Wire by Elizabeth Mitchell
A novel and well-written book' - Norman Mailer '...remains a strong contender with Seabiscuit down the backstretch' - Tom Wolfe 'As with Seabiscuit, the jockey's story is the most interesting and dramatic... Mitchell is a practiced and assiduous delver' - LA Book Review Focusing on the 1999 Derby winner Charismatic and his famed jockey Chris Antley, Mitchell traces an amazing and ultimately tragic tale. Through their interlocking stories, the book offers a profound understanding of the soul of a sport that has fascinated human beings for centuries.'Elizabeth Mitchell is a writer, editor, and journalist. Three Strides Before the Wire: The Dark and Beautiful World of Horse Racing and W: Vengeance of the Bush Dynasty are her nonfiction publications.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780786886227 |
| ISBN 10 | 0786886226 |
| Title | Three Strides Before The Wire |
| Author | Elizabeth Mitchell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hyperion |
| Year published | 2003-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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