The Legend of Mick the Miller - Sporting Icon of the Depression ***Signed, Dated and Inscribed by Author***

Tanner, Michael

ISBN 10: 1904317316 / ISBN 13: 9781904317319

Published by Highdown, Berkshire, UK, 2003

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First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in light blue boards with silver gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 240pp. B/w photographs. Signed by author in blue ink to ffep 'To Gordon, Best Wishes, Michael Tanner 18 June, 2006'. Not library copy, no previous owner inscriptions. Small tear to top edge of front dustjacket, small mark to top page edge and front pastedown, light bumping to board corners. (12/6). Seller Inventory # ABE-1524672167219

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Legend of Mick the Miller - Sporting ...

Publisher: Highdown, Berkshire, UK

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Imagine Rin-Tin-Tin and Lassie rolled into one, plus a dash of Botham and Beckham and you get an idea of Mick the Miller's status as a public idol during the grim Depression years of the 1920s and 1930s when two millon were unemployed and the country yearned for something to brighten its daily routine. Bred by a gambling-mad priest, Mick emerged from the backwoods of Ireland to sweep all before him. As a youngster he survived a killer disease to win Derbies and break records at will; as a veteran he fought back from injury to bow out before 70,000 adoring fans with victory in the St Leger over a distance considered inappropriate for an ageing greyhound. In retirement he capitalized upon his intelligence and became a role model for Red Rum and Desert Orchid by earning a living on the celebrity circuit, even meeting the King and Queen. But Mick went one better, starring in his own feature film - in which he stole scenes from the "real" actors.

Review:

'Michael Tanner enjoys the myths and separates them adroitly from mthe facts.' -- The Times

'Tanner has done a great job in writing an emotive book.' -- Racing and Football Outlook

'a terrific read.' -- Racing Post

'this heart-warming, evocative book.' -- Sunday Telegraph