The Sport of Kings by C E Morgan c2016 First Edition Horseracing

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Title: The Sport of Kings 
Author: C E Morgan
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication: c2016 First Edition
Format: Hardback

Condition: Covers are in an excellent condition. The dust jacket is also very good with light fading to spine. Pages are bright and clean with no marks. Maps to endpapers

Book measures: 24cm x 16cm with 545 pages

1 in stock

Description

C.E. Morgan’s “The Sport of Kings” is an ambitious novel that delves into the intricate world of thoroughbred racing and the complex legacy of a Kentucky family. The narrative centers on Henry Forge, a horse breeder, and his daughter, Henrietta, as they navigate ambition, race, class, and the profound connection between humans and animals.

The book explores themes of inheritance—both genetic and historical—and the enduring impact of the past on the present. Morgan masterfully weaves together the brutal beauty of the racing industry with a deep examination of American history and social structures. It’s a powerful and immersive story that scrutinizes the pursuit of excellence, the weight of tradition, and the moral compromises made in the quest for success.

 

Additional information

Weight 1.25 kg