![]() ![]() A stylish cover will attract both baby boomers and young readers, tapping into the sexiness and allure of the ""Sport of Kings."" Hillenbrand's glamorous photo on the book jacket won't hurt her chances, and Seabiscuit should sell at a galloping pace. (Mar.) Forecast: Despite the shrinking horse racing audienceDand the publishing adage that books on horse racing don't sellDthis book has the potential to do well, even outside the realm of the racing community, due to a large first printing and forthcoming Universal Studios movie. She roots her narrative of the horse's breathtaking career and the wild devotion of his fans in its socioeconomic context: Seabiscuit embodied the underdog myth for a nation recovering from dire economic straits. Hillenbrand deftly blends the story with explanations of the sport and its culture, including vivid descriptions of the Tijuana horse-racing scene in all its debauchery. ![]() Smith's secret workouts became legendary and only heightened Seabiscuit's mystique. Seabiscuit: An American Legend (Special Illustrated Collector's Edition) Hardcover Illustrated, Janu4.6 57 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover 8.73 9 Used from 8.73 1 New from 33.16 Paperback from 22.01 1 Used from 22.01 Brand new copy. Once Seabiscuit started breaking records and outrunning lead horses, reporters thronged the Howard barn day and night. Smith, who recognized Seabiscuit's potential, felt an immediate rapport with him and eased him into shape. In 1936, Howard united Smith, Pollard and ""The Biscuit,"" whose performance had been spottyDand the horse's star career began. She introduces esoteric recluse Tom Smith (Seabiscuit's trainer) and jockey Red Pollard, a down-on-his-luck rider whose specialty was taming unruly horses. In simple, elegant prose, she recounts how Charles Howard, a pioneer in automobile sales and Seabiscuit's eventual owner, became involved with horse racing, starting as a hobbyist and growing into a fanatic. Hillenbrand, a contributor to Equus magazine, profiles the major players in Seabiscuit's fantastic and improbable career. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. The book for me was like a crevice or jug that a mountain climber grasps during their attempt to journey skyward. Get instant access to all your favorite books. ago by Crypt-B I just finished reading Seabiscuit: An American Legend, by Laura Hillenbrand I needed Seabiscuit, just like the legion of fans the storied race horse accumulated during the Great Depression. Not an overtly impressive physical specimenD""His stubby legs were a study in unsound construction, with huge, squarish, asymmetrical `baseball glove' knees that didn't quite straighten all the way""Dthe horse seemed to transcend his physicality as he won race after race. Seabiscuit: An American Legend audiobook written by Laura Hillenbrand. Though no longer a household name, Seabiscuit enjoyed great celebrity during the 1930s and 1940s, drawing record crowds to his races around the country. Seabiscuit emerged as both prince and pauper, a beacon of hope that illuminated the sport of kings in the nation's darkest hour. Seabiscuit: an American Legend is a beautifully written book. Thank you for looking at this listing.HGifted sportswriter Hillenbrand unearths the rarefied world of thoroughbred horse racing in this captivating account of one of the sport's legends. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. Hillenbrand, a contributor to Equus magazine, profiles the major players in Seabiscuit's fantastic and improbable career (Publisher s Weekly). The horse seemed to transcend his physicality as he won race after race. Not an overtly impressive physical specimen his stubby legs were a study in unsound construction, with huge, squarish, asymmetrical `baseball glove' knees that didn't quite straighten all the way. Laura Hillenbrand has been writing about Thoroughbred racing since 1988 and has been a contributing writer/editor for Equus magazine since 1989. The book later became the basis of the 2003 movie Seabiscuit. Seabiscuit enjoyed great celebrity during the 1930s and 1940s, drawing record crowds to his races around the country. Laura Hillenbrand (born 1967) is the author of the acclaimed Seabiscuit: An American Legend, a non-fiction account of the career of the great racehorse Seabiscuit, for which she won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year in 2001. ![]() Gifted sportswriter Hillenbrand unearths the rarefied world of thoroughbred horse racing in this captivating account of one of the sport's legends. Two tone black and grey boards with silver lettering to spine. ![]() Hardback, VG in unclipped dustjacket, slightly sunned to edges of inside flaps. ![]()
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