Whirlaway: The Life and Times of a Great Racer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258062361)

Whirlaway: The Life And Times Of A Great Racer is a biography of one of the greatest racehorses in American history. Written by Bert Clark Thayer, the book tells the story of Whirlaway, a horse who won the Triple Crown in 1941 and went on to become a legend in the world of horse racing.The book starts with Whirlaway's early years, tracing his lineage and his early training. It then follows his career as he rises through the ranks of racing, culminating in his historic Triple Crown win. The book also explores the horse's personality and his relationship with his trainer and jockey.In addition to chronicling Whirlaway's racing career, the book also delves into the social and political context of the time. Thayer discusses the impact of World War II on the racing industry and the role that Whirlaway played in boosting morale during a difficult time in American history.Overall, Whirlaway: The Life And Times Of A Great Racer is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a true American icon. It is a must-read for anyone with an interest in horse racing, sports history, or American culture.Profiles Of Leading Racing Men And Women Of The Day, Plus Some Horses, Such As Whirlaway, Busher, And Exterminator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Bert Clark Thayer
ISBN-10: 1258062364
ISBN-13: 9781258062361
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 07/16/2011
Pages: 104
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.31d