Kim Wickens
Author
Language
English
Description
"The dramatic true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous, Civil War-era South, despite going nearly blind, and became the most successful sire in American racing history. The early days of American horse racing were grueling. Four-mile heats -- races four miles long, run two or three times in succession! -- were the norm, rewarding horses who possessed the ideal combination of stamina and speed,...