A year at the races : reflections on horses, humans, love, money and luck / Jane Smiley.
A year at the races : reflections on horses, humans, love, money and luck / Jane Smiley.
A year at the races : reflections on horses, humans, love, money and luck / Jane Smiley.
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New York : Knopf, 2004.
Date
2004.
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N798.40097/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
287 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. Two gals, a horse, and the baby Jesus -- 2. Neurosis -- 3. Trainer and owner -- 4. Love -- 5. By the bay -- 6. Ambition -- 7. Betting interest -- 8. IQ -- 9. By the sea -- 10. Personality -- 11. Reality -- 12. Five senses and more -- 13. What if -- 14. Training -- 15. Debutante -- 16. Horse and h...
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Publisher
New York : Knopf, 2004.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2004.
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"Smiley draws upon her firsthand knowledge of horses, as well as the wisdom of trainers, vets, jockeys, and even a real-life horse whisperer, to examine the horse on all levels - practical, theoretical, and emotional. She shares not only "cute stories" about her own horses, but also fascinating and original insights into horse - and human - behavio...
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A year at the races : reflections on horses, humans, love, money and luck / Jane Smiley.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 287).
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N798.40097/1
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1400040582 (hardback : alk. paper)
9781400040582 (alk. paper)
1400040582 (alk. paper)
9781400040582 (hardback : alk. paper)
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798.400973
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991018419669702626
