"Boots and Saddles: The Story of the Fabulous Ross Stable in the Golden Days of Racing" 1956 Ross, j.k.m.

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ROSS, J.K.M.

[272] pp.

Dutton

1956

First Edition

9 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Sir Barton was the first horse to … Read more ROSS, J.K.M.

[272] pp.

Dutton

1956

First Edition

9 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Sir Barton was the first horse to capture the American Triple Crown. There are two large tears on the front panel, with clear tape repairs, now in new mylar and displays OK despite color loss and small chips at periphery. In the annals of American thoroughbred racing one brief and lustrous era stands forth as the Golden Age. In this book the son of the owner of one of the most powerful racing stables in America, the late Commander J. K. L. Ross, tells of that fabulous stable and of that immortal era in racing, roughly 1917 to 1921. These racing memoirs are a panorama of great horses, unforgettable races, and illustrious owners, trainers and jockeys. The book, lavishly illustrated, is an intimate and colorful chronicle, not only of the brilliant Ross stable but also of the other famous horses and personalities of the Golden Age of Racing. See less