The Selling Plater (1905)

The Selling Plater is a novel written by Nat Gould and published in 1905. The story revolves around a young man named Dick Calton who is passionate about horse racing and dreams of becoming a successful jockey. However, due to his lack of experience and connections, he struggles to find work in the racing industry.Despite the odds, Dick eventually lands a job as a selling plater jockey, riding horses that are considered to be of low value. He quickly proves himself to be a talented jockey and catches the attention of a wealthy owner who offers him the opportunity to ride his prized horse in a prestigious race.As Dick trains for the race, he faces a number of challenges including injury, betrayal, and sabotage from his rivals. However, with the help of his friends and his own determination, he overcomes these obstacles and ultimately achieves his dream of winning the race.The Selling Plater is a thrilling tale of perseverance, friendship, and the pursuit of one's dreams in the world of horse racing. It offers a glimpse into the competitive and often cutthroat nature of the sport, as well as the camaraderie and loyalty that can develop among those who share a passion for it.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.