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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.
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A Year at the Races: Reflections on Horses, Humans, Love, Money and Luck by Jane Smiley is an enchanting and informative account of what it's like to own, train and root for a racehorse, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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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.
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Condizione: Very Good. 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. Num Pages: 304 pages, 15 b&w photos. BIC Classification: BG; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 214. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. 2005. Main. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo KIN0032220
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. 'Before I was a mother, before I was a writer, before I knew the facts of life, before I was a schoolgirl, before I learned to read, I wanted a horse.'Jane Smiley, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author ofA Thousand Acres, takes us into the heart of the racing world with this irresistible account of her life-long love affair with horses. Smiley draws upon her first-hand knowledge of horses, as well as the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys and even a real-life horse whisperer, to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical, and emotional.She shares not only anecdotes about her own horses, but also fascinating and original insights into horse - and human - behaviour. To all this she adds an element of drama and suspense as two of her own horses begin their careers at the racetrack. As the sexy black filly Waterwheel and the elegant grey colt Wowie aspire 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.A Year at the Races is charming, funny, and a bit outrageous: a candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses, told with panache, intelligence and humour. A candid exploration of the abiding bond between humans and horses from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Thousand Acres Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780571226078
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