Seabiscuit: An American Legend
by Laura Hillenbrand
Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 111.5K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 457 pages.
About Seabiscuit: An American Legend
There's an alternate cover edition hereSeabiscuit 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. Author Laura Hillenbrand brilliantly re-creates a universal underdog story, one that proves life is a horse race.From the Hardcover edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Laura Hillenbrand |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 457 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Sports |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 111,497 |
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What genre is Seabiscuit: An American Legend?
Seabiscuit: An American Legend is categorized as Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Sports. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 111.5K reader ratings, Seabiscuit: An American Legend has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Seabiscuit: An American Legend?
Seabiscuit: An American Legend has 457 pages.
Who wrote Seabiscuit: An American Legend?
Seabiscuit: An American Legend was written by Laura Hillenbrand. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for Seabiscuit: An American Legend?
The ISBN-13 for Seabiscuit: An American Legend is 9780345465080.0.
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