Seabiscuit (Over 1,400 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend. "Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a horse but a fascinating slice of American history as well."--The New York Times A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit's fortunes: Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken comes a universal underdog story about the horse who came out of nowhere to become a legend. "Fascinating . . . Vivid . . . A first-rate piece of storytelling, leaving us not only with a vivid portrait of a horse but a fascinating slice of American history as well."--The New York Times A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE CENTURY Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit's fortunes: Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The First Illustrated Story of the Legendary Thoroughbred Who Captured the Heart of a Nation Originally published in 1940 when Seabiscuit and all the major characters were alive, and written by someone who knew them, Seabiscuit: The Saga of a Great Champion gives readers an opportunity to experience the thrill of Seabiscuit's life as it actually happened. Presented in its original oversize trim and featuring period photographs and specially commissioned artwork by Howard Brodie, Seabiscuit: The Saga of a Great Champion follows the thoroughbred's illustrious career from his humble birth in Kentucky to his remarkable string of races across the country from 1936 to 1940, and culminating in his stunning come-back victory at Santa Anita--a moment that confirmed Seabiscuit as one of the greatest racehorses of all time. In researching her best-selling Seabiscuit: An American Legend, Laura Hillenbrand drew on B. K. Beckwith's book, a rare contemporary account that preserves insights, anecdotes, and quotes found no where else. As Grantland Rice said at the time, "Here you get the true story of the most dramatic thoroughbred racing has ever known.".…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From the author of Unbroken a major motion picture releasing in 2015 this is the bestselling true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse, Seabiscuit.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Fair. McCarthy, Meghan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Good. McCarthy, Meghan (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Rowe, Mike; Dubowski, Cathy East; Dubowski, Mark (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. It's Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral in the race of the century! Seabiscuit was the grandson of one of the greatest racehorses of all time, but he'd lost practically every race he'd ever run. Who would want a funny-looking racehorse on a losing streak? Enter Charles Howard -- automobile tycoon, risk taker, and racing aficionado -- who scooped up Seabiscuit for a bargain price. With the support and care of a clever new trainer and a loving jockey, 'Biscuit began winning bigger and bigger races. Then came the biggest race of all. As Seabiscuit prepared to face War Admiral, the top racehorse in the country, the entire nation was on the edge of its seat: Could Seabiscuit really beat the Triple Crown champion? This true story of hope and determination will inspire readers of all ages. McCarthy, Meghan (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: As New. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a media darling and won national competitions. In 1938 he was voted U.S. Horse of the Year. Seabiscuit's undying spirit and come-from-behind story made him a celebrity and hero for millions. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In the middle of the worst depression in U.S. history, one young racehorse lifted a nation's spirits. Seabiscuit was born in 1933 on a farm in Kentucky. Though bred for racing, he was weak and undersized. He slept too long and ate too much. Against the odds, he began to win local races. He was given a new coach who trained him to race in larger circuits. Soon enough, this scrappy horse began beating the best racehorses in the country. He became a media darling and won national competitions. In 1938 he was voted U.S. Horse of the Year. Seabiscuit's undying spirit and come-from-behind story made him a celebrity and hero for millions. Copeland, Gregory (illustrator).…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: As New.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Condition: Good. Laura Hillenbrand, author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken, brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story in this #1 New York Times bestseller.Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit's fortunes: Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon. From the Hardcover edition.…

Condition: Fair. Laura Hillenbrand, author of the runaway phenomenon Unbroken, brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story in this #1 New York Times bestseller.Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini. But his success was a surprise to the racing establishment, which had written off the crooked-legged racehorse with the sad tail. Three men changed Seabiscuit's fortunes: Charles Howard was a onetime bicycle repairman who introduced the automobile to the western United States and became an overnight millionaire. When he needed a trainer for his new racehorses, he hired Tom Smith, a mysterious mustang breaker from the Colorado plains. Smith urged Howard to buy Seabiscuit for a bargain-basement price, then hired as his jockey Red Pollard, a failed boxer who was blind in one eye, half-crippled, and prone to quoting passages from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Over four years, these unlikely partners survived a phenomenal run of bad fortune, conspiracy, and severe injury to transform Seabiscuit from a neurotic, pathologically indolent also-ran into an American sports icon. From the Hardcover edition.…

Paperback. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: As New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.