Isbn: 9780997223477 - Pryor Knowledge: Horse Racing, Love, and Slavery in the Antebellum South (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ben Pryor's passion for training horses oozes from his very marrow. Because most trainers are enslaved in the Early American South, Ben's father sees only a character flaw. Especially in one descended from the colonial Virginia elite. Once he flees his home, Ben vows to prove everyone wrong. Amidst the fervor of westward expansion, obscene wealth from 'king cotton,' duels across the river, yellow fever, and a rising bitterness between the North and South, a zeal for horse racing binds the young nation together. While the underbelly of slavery taints it all. Determined to stay untouched by politics, Ben keeps his head down and his focus strong. But in a country churning with change and an uncertain future, can he ignore the friction that sparks and flashes around him? Should he follow the law? Or do what's right? How can he choose? Based on real and fictional characters from the early 1800s, PRYOR KNOWLEDGE carries readers through the gumbo of charm and debauchery that was the lower Mississippi River.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ben Pryor's passion for training horses oozes from his very marrow. Because most trainers are enslaved in the Early American South, Ben's father sees only a character flaw. Especially in one descended from the colonial Virginia elite. Once he flees his home, Ben vows to prove everyone wrong. Amidst the fervor of westward expansion, obscene wealth from 'king cotton,' duels across the river, yellow fever, and a rising bitterness between the North and South, a zeal for horse racing binds the young nation together. While the underbelly of slavery taints it all. Determined to stay untouched by politics, Ben keeps his head down and his focus strong. But in a country churning with change and an uncertain future, can he ignore the friction that sparks and flashes around him? Should he follow the law? Or do what's right? How can he choose? Based on real and fictional characters from the early 1800s, PRYOR KNOWLEDGE carries readers through the gumbo of charm and debauchery that was the lower Mississippi River.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.