In the 1890s, jockey Tod Sloan set the standard for riding race horses by crouching low on the horse's neck. In this entertaining book, an award-winning author recounts the remarkable story of the Indiana boy who rose from obscurity to become the most famous jockey in the U.S. and Great Britain at the turn of the century. 30 illustrations.
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In the 1890s, jockey Tod Sloan set the standard for riding race horses by crouching low on the horse's neck. In this entertaining book, an award-winning author recounts the remarkable story of the Indiana boy who rose from obscurity to become the most famous jockey in the U.S. and Great Britain at the turn of the century. 30 illustrations.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. In the 1890s, feisty Tod Sloan abandoned the centuries-old jockey tradition of riding in a straight sitting position and instead crouched low on the neck of the horse. The result was not only a string of victories for young Sloan but also a revolutuion in horse racing. Hardcover, 325 pp., photos, illustrated jacket. Excellent condition.
