Discover the timeless American legend of Seabiscuit in Laura Hillenbrand’s “Seabiscuit: The True Story of Three Men and a Racehorse.” More than a sports biography, this gripping narrative transports you to the heart of Depression-era America, where a down-on-his-luck horse and his equally underestimated team defied the odds to become national heroes. Hillenbrand masterfully weaves together the lives of Charles Howard, the visionary owner; Tom Smith, the unconventional trainer; and Red Pollard, the resilient jockey, revealing their shared struggles and unwavering determination. Experience the thrill of the races and the emotional depth of their journey as Seabiscuit’s unlikely triumphs offer a beacon of hope in a nation grappling with hardship. Explore the cultural impact of this remarkable horse, whose story resonated far beyond the racetrack, becoming a symbol of perseverance and the enduring spirit of the American Dream. This paperback edition offers an accessible way to rediscover or experience for the first time this unforgettable tale that inspired a major motion picture and continues to captivate readers.
Seabiscuit : The True Story of Three Men and a Racehorse
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The true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse — Seabiscuit — that symbolised a pivotal moment in American history, as the 20th-century’s greatest nation found the courage to bet on itself to win against the odds. Now a major motion picture directed by Gary Ross and starring Toby Maguire and Jeff Daniels. In 1936 the habits of 19th-century America were finally consigned to history, just as Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone with the Wind” was published. In their place, modern America was born. But what defined this new era? Nothing more than the story of Seabiscuit, a stunted colt with asymmetrical knees that had for two years been hacked around no-good race tracks leading to permanent leg damage. Yet by 1937 Seabiscuit could draw crowds of 60,000 and had more newspaper column inches devoted to him than Mussolini, Hitler or Roosevelt, his popularity peaking during his appearances at the Santa Anita Handicap. America had gone to the races for the first time since the Depression and fallen in love with a misshapen colt of great character. Now it wanted a winner. ‘Seabiscuit’ is also the story of three Tom Smith, a former Wild West showman was the trainer; Red Pollard, abandoned by his poverty-stricken family at a race track became the rider; and Charles Howard, a pioneer car manufacturer in San Francisco in the 1920s was the owner and financier. These three combined to create the legend of Seabiscuit and epitomise a dream for the emerging new America.
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| ISBN-10 | 1841150924 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781841150925 |
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| Pages | 448 |
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| Weight | 340 |
| Edition | New Ed edition |
