The Selling Plater (1905)

The Selling Plater is a novel written by Nat Gould, first published in 1905. Set in the world of horse racing, the book tells the story of a young jockey named Dick Rodney who dreams of becoming a successful rider. Despite his lack of experience, Dick is given the opportunity to ride a promising horse named Selling Plater in a big race. However, he soon discovers that there are many obstacles standing in his way, including corrupt owners and rival jockeys who will stop at nothing to win.As Dick navigates the cutthroat world of horse racing, he must also confront his own personal demons, including a troubled past and a love interest who may not have his best interests at heart. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about trust, loyalty, and the true meaning of success.The Selling Plater is a thrilling tale of ambition, betrayal, and redemption that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of horse racing in early 20th century England. With its vivid descriptions of racing tracks, horses, and jockeys, the book is sure to captivate readers who love stories of sports and adventure.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.