A Year at the Races

Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck

Jane Smiley (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

304 Seiten

2005 | Main
Faber & Faber (Verlag)
978-0-571-22607-8 (ISBN)

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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.

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 the racetrack. As the horses get closer to the winner's circle, we are enchanted, enthralled and informed about what it's really like to own, train and root for a racehorse.

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	6.10.2005
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	125 x 197 mm
Gewicht	244 g
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde
ISBN-10	0-571-22607-8 / 0571226078
ISBN-13	978-0-571-22607-8 / 9780571226078
Zustand	Neuware