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Fast As The Wind

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Fast As The Wind is a novel written by Nat Gould, a renowned author of horse racing stories. The book follows the story of a young jockey named Dick Thornton, who dreams of becoming a successful horse racer. Dick's journey is not easy as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. However, his determination and passion for the sport keep him going.As Dick rises through the ranks, he encounters various horse racing legends and learns valuable lessons from them. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named May, who supports him throughout his journey. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of the racing world, including rivalries, betrayals, and unexpected setbacks.The novel is set in the early 1900s in England, a time when horse racing was a popular sport and a significant source of entertainment. The author vividly describes the thrilling races, the adrenaline rush of the jockeys, and the excitement of the spectators. The book also explores the darker side of the sport, such as the exploitation of horses and the corruption of some of the people involved in the industry.Fast As The Wind is a captivating story of perseverance, love, and the pursuit of dreams. It is a must-read for horse racing enthusiasts, as well as anyone who enjoys a well-written and engaging novel.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163273036
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 274
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x15 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 367 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. december 2024
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Fast As The Wind is a novel written by Nat Gould, a renowned author of horse racing stories. The book follows the story of a young jockey named Dick Thornton, who dreams of becoming a successful horse racer. Dick's journey is not easy as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. However, his determination and passion for the sport keep him going.As Dick rises through the ranks, he encounters various horse racing legends and learns valuable lessons from them. He also falls in love with a beautiful woman named May, who supports him throughout his journey. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of the racing world, including rivalries, betrayals, and unexpected setbacks.The novel is set in the early 1900s in England, a time when horse racing was a popular sport and a significant source of entertainment. The author vividly describes the thrilling races, the adrenaline rush of the jockeys, and the excitement of the spectators. The book also explores the darker side of the sport, such as the exploitation of horses and the corruption of some of the people involved in the industry.Fast As The Wind is a captivating story of perseverance, love, and the pursuit of dreams. It is a must-read for horse racing enthusiasts, as well as anyone who enjoys a well-written and engaging novel.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.

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