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The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse,New
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The Horse God Built tells the amazing and heartwarming story of a Secretariat and the man who knew him best.Most of us know the legend of Secretariat, the tall, handsome chestnut racehorse whose string of honors runs long and rich: the only twoyearold ever to win Horse of the Year, in 1972; winner in 1973 of the Triple Crown, his times in all three races still unsurpassed; featured on the cover of Time, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated; the only horse listed on ESPN's top fifty athletes of the twentieth century (ahead of Mickey Mantle). His final race at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack is a touchstone memory for horse lovers everywhere. Yet while Secretariat will be remembered forever, one man, Eddie 'Shorty' Sweat, who was pivotal to the great horse's success, has been all but forgottenuntil now.In The Horse God Built, bestselling equestrian writer Lawrence Scanlan has written a tribute to an exceptional man that is also a backroads journey to a corner of the racing world rarely visited. As a young black man growing up in South Carolina, Eddie Sweat struggled at several occupations before settling on the job he was born forgroom to North America's finest racehorses. As Secretariat's groom, loyal friend, and protector, Eddie understood the horse far better than anyone else. A wildly generous man who could read a horse with his eyes, he shared in little of the financial success or glamour of Secretariat's wins on the track, but won the heart of Big Red with his soft words and relentless devotion.In Scanlan's rich narrative, we get a groom'seye view of the racing world and the vantage of a man who spent every possible moment with the horse he loved, yet who often basked in the horse's glory from the sidelines. More than anything else, The Horse God Built is a moving portrait of the powerful bond between human and horse.
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- Q: What is 'The Horse God Built' about? A: The Horse God Built tells the inspiring story of Secretariat, the legendary racehorse, and his groom, Eddie 'Shorty' Sweat, highlighting their deep bond and the untold contributions of Sweat to Secretariat's success.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Horse God Built'? A: The book is written by Lawrence Scanlan, a bestselling author known for his works on equestrian themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Horse God Built was published on June 10, 2008.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the First Edition of 'The Horse God Built'.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Horse God Built' have? A: The book has a total of 335 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is 'The Horse God Built' listed? A: The book is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs.
- Q: Is 'The Horse God Built' in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Horse God Built'? A: The book explores themes of friendship, determination, and the unique bond between humans and horses, particularly focusing on the racing world.
- Q: Is there any special content in 'The Horse God Built'? A: Yes, the book provides a unique perspective on the racing industry through the eyes of Eddie Sweat, offering insights into the life of a groom and the relationship with Secretariat.