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Thoroughbred Legends #1: Man O' War

by Edward L. Bowen

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Acclaimed as the greatest racehorse of all time, and more than half a century after his death his legend continues to grow. Mentioned with the same reverence as Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, and Red Grange. Winner of twenty races in twenty-one starts. His sons and daughters continue to influence the Thoroughbred breed today.

Synopsis:

The life and times of Man o' War, whose legend continues to grow more than a half a century after his death, are chronicled in this exhaustive biography. Man o' War was bred in Kentucky and quickly became a sports hero through such amazing feats as winning the Belmont Stakes by more than 20 lengths and the Lawrence Realization by 100 lengths. He won an astounding 20 of 2l career races and his offspring continue to influence the Throughbred breed today.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781581500400
Subtitle:
Thoroughbred Legends
Author:
Bowen, Edward L.
Publisher:
Eclipse Press
Location:
Lexington, Ky.
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Horse racing
Subject:
Race horses
Subject:
Thoroughbred horse
Subject:
Man o' War
Subject:
Race horses -- United States.
Subject:
Man o' War (Race horse)
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Thoroughbred Legends
Series Volume:
705no. 1
Publication Date:
April 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
8.25x6.26x.76 in. .80 lbs.
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