The Best Australian Racing Stories From Archer To Makybe Diva

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Allen And Unwin
Publisher Place: Crows Nest, Sydney
Publisher Year: 2010
Edition: First Edition

Description: 359 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. Whether You Are A Horse Lover Or Not, These Stories Are Full Of Laughter, Romance, Heartbreak And Humanity Of The Sport Of Kings.

Publishers Description: Ever since he was a kid, Jim Haynes has been captivated by the exciting and colorful world of horse racing. Whether it's the love of a satin-coated thoroughbred, the scurrying touts and coat-tuggers, the surge of a last minute betting plunge in the ring, or the thrill of a close-fought finish that takes you there, the racetrack is a colorful stage where all the drama, heroism, humor, and uncertainty of life itself is played out. The Best Australian Racing Stories: From Archer to Makybe Diva captures this passion on the page, bringing together in one volume the finest racing stories and verses from some of Australia's best-loved writers. Here are tales of childhood dreams, great achievements, victory in adversity, and also tales of tragedy and heartbreak. There are stories of crazy schemes and hilarious events that could only happen on an Australian racetrack. There are colorful, larger-than-life characters immediately recognizable to us all. We all had an uncle like some of the characters we meet here. There is also a fine collection of stirring ballads, hilarious verses, and poignant and moving poetry.

ISBN: 9781742370903