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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group

ISBN-100593496701

ISBN-139780593496701

eBay Product ID (ePID)10058373280

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Book TitleLexington : the Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHorse Racing, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Animals / General, Sports

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorKim Wickens

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight25.8 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-060488

Reviews"Researched with breathtaking thoroughness and written with imagination and verve, Kim Wickens's Lexington unearths with a vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived. . . . A fascinating account from start to finish." --Geraldine Brooks, author of Horse "This incredible-but-true story barrels along at a Thoroughbred's gallop. Wickens brings to life the courageous stallion Lexington and the indelible imprint he left on the American Thoroughbred breed." --Elizabeth Letts, author of The Perfect Horse "Best Racehorse Book Ever. . . a First-Place Blue-Ribbon of a book, full of engrossing, surprising, and sometimes startling detail about how American horse racing got its start . . . a must-have classic for every equestrian's shelf." --Wendy Williams, author of The Horse "In this meticulously researched and skillfully drawn telling, Kim Wickens brings to vivid life the 'forgotten horse': Lexington. It defies belief that no book has ever been written on this near-blind Thoroughbred who left such an indelible mark on nineteenth-century horse racing." --Lawrence Scanlan, author of The Horse God Built "Kim Wickens's deep and indefatigable research provides a knowledge akin to a master's degree. And her compelling writing style renders the acquisition of knowledge a personal pleasure." --Edward L. Bowen, racing journalist and author of The Lucky Thirteen "If you want to know why horse racing was America's first sport, it's all here. At the center of it is a racehorse named Lexington, an unlikely cornerstone for America's modern Thoroughbred breeding industry." --Joe Drape, author of American Pharoah "A totally engrossing story of one of the greatest horses that ever lived . . . I loved it." --Nacho Figueras, champion polo player and co-author of High Season "In this colorful debut biography, equestrian Wickens relates the life and legacy of the eponymous equine, who was foaled near his namesake city in Kentucky in 1850. Lovers of both history and horses will take enjoyment from this thoroughly told tale." -- Publishers Weekly "Wickens, a former attorney and current trainer, explores the life of the steed at the center of Geraldine Brooks's superb novel Horse [in this] spirited biography of a famed Thoroughbred. Fans of horse racing and American history alike will enjoy this lively story." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Researched with breathtaking thoroughness and written with imagination and verve, Kim Wickens's Lexington unearths a vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived. . . . A fascinating account from start to finish." --Geraldine Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Horse "In this meticulously researched and skillfully drawn telling, Kim Wickens brings to vivid life the 'forgotten horse': Lexington. It defies belief that no book has ever been written on this near-blind, at times cantankerous bay Thoroughbred who left such an indelible mark on nineteenth-century horse racing. For his extraordinary stamina and speed in the era of four-mile heats and for the dizzying success of his progeny, Lexington was called 'King of the Turf.' Indeed. Long live the king." --Lawrence Scanlan, author of The Horse God Built "A totally engrossing story of one of the greatest horses that ever lived . . . I loved it." --Nacho Figueras, champion polo player and author of High Season, "Researched with breathtaking thoroughness, written with imagination and verve, Kim Wickens has unearthed with a vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived. A fascinating account from start to finish." --Geraldine Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Horse "In this meticulously researched and skillfully drawn telling, Kim Wickens brings to vivid life 'the forgotten horse'--Lexington. It defies belief that no book was ever written on this near blind, at times cantankerous bay Thoroughbred who left such an indelible mark on 19th-century horseracing. For his extraordinary stamina and speed in the era of four-mile heats, and for the dizzying success of his progeny, he was called 'King of the Turf.' Indeed. Long live the King." --Lawrence Scanlan, author of The Horse God Built: The Untold Story of Secretariat, the World's Greatest Racehorse "A totally engrossing story of one of the greatest horses which ever lived. I loved it." --Nacho Figueras, champion polo player and author of High Season, "Researched with breathtaking thoroughness and written with imagination and verve, Kim Wickens's Lexington unearths with a vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived. . . . A fascinating account from start to finish." --Geraldine Brooks, author of Horse "This incredible-but-true story barrels along at a Thoroughbred's gallop. Wickens brings to life the courageous stallion Lexington and the indelible imprint he left on the American Thoroughbred breed." --Elizabeth Letts, author of The Perfect Horse "Best Racehorse Book Ever. . . a First-Place Blue-Ribbon of a book, full of engrossing, surprising, and sometimes startling detail about how American horse racing got its start . . . a must-have classic for every equestrian's shelf." --Wendy Williams, author of The Horse "In this meticulously researched and skillfully drawn telling, Kim Wickens brings to vivid life the 'forgotten horse': Lexington. It defies belief that no book has ever been written on this near-blind Thoroughbred who left such an indelible mark on nineteenth-century horse racing." --Lawrence Scanlan, author of The Horse God Built "Kim Wickens's deep and indefatigable research provides a knowledge akin to a master's degree. And her compelling writing style renders the acquisition of knowledge a personal pleasure." --Edward L. Bowen, racing journalist and author of The Lucky Thirteen "If you want to know why horse racing was America's first sport, it's all here. At the center of it is a racehorse named Lexington, an unlikely cornerstone for America's modern Thoroughbred breeding industry." --Joe Drape, author of American Pharoah "A totally engrossing story of one of the greatest horses that ever lived . . . I loved it." --Nacho Figueras, champion polo player and co-author of High Season "In this colorful debut biography, equestrian Wickens relates the life and legacy of the eponymous equine, who was foaled near his namesake city in Kentucky in 1850. Lovers of both history and horses will take enjoyment from this thoroughly told tale." -- Publishers Weekly "Wickens, a former attorney and current trainer, explores the life of the steed at the center of Geraldine Brooks' superb novel Horse [in this] spirited biography of a famed thoroughbred. Fans of horse racing and American history alike will enjoy this lively story." -- Kirkus Reviews, "This incredible-but-true story barrels along at a thoroughbred's gallop, introducing us to one of America's most fascinating forgotten champions and the tumultuous times he lived through. Kim Wickens brings to life the courageous stallion Lexington, the breeders, gamblers, saints and scoundrels who crossed paths with him, and the indelible imprint he left on the American Thoroughbred breed." --Elizabeth Letts, New York Times bestselling author of Eighty Dollar Champion and The Perfect Horse "Best Racehorse Book Ever. A First-Place Blue-Ribbon of a book, Lexington is sure to wind up in the Winner's Circle wreathed in roses. Author Kim Wickens clearly knows horses inside out. This exceptional book about the history of American racing is full of engrossing, surprising, and sometimes even startling detail about how Americans horse-racing got its start. A must-have classic for every equestrian's shelf." --Wendy Williams, author of The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion "Over my sixty years' involvement with horse racing journalism and history, I have encountered the tale of the singular horse Lexington on many occasions. Now, I find that what I regarded as a working knowledge of the horse and his times has been multiplied manyfold by this remarkable volume. Kim Wickens' deep and indefatigable research provides a knowledge akin to a master's degree." --Edward L. Bowen, racing journalist, historian, and author of The Lucky Thirteen "If you want to know why horse racing was America's first sport, it's all here--the dreamers and schemers, the my-horse-is-faster-than-yours ethos that wove itself into our national character, and horse racing's hold on a country amidst a civil war. At the center of it all is a racehorse named Lexington, an unlikely cornerstone for America's modern thoroughbred breeding industry." --Joe Drape, the New York Times bestselling author of American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise "Researched with breathtaking thoroughness and written with imagination and verve, Kim Wickens's Lexington unearths a vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived. . . . A fascinating account from start to finish." --Geraldine Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of Horse "In this meticulously researched and skillfully drawn telling, Kim Wickens brings to vivid life the 'forgotten horse': Lexington. It defies belief that no book has ever been written on this near-blind, at times cantankerous bay Thoroughbred who left such an indelible mark on nineteenth-century horse racing. Long live the king." --Lawrence Scanlan, author of The Horse God Built "A totally engrossing story of one of the greatest horses that ever lived . . . I loved it." --Nacho Figueras, champion polo player and author of High Season

SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER . "A vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion,the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived."-Geraldine Brooks,author of Horse The powerful true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous Civil War-era South, and became the most successful sire in American racing history The early days of American horse racing were grueling. Four-mile races, run two or three times in succession, were the norm, rewarding horses who brandished the ideal combination of stamina and speed. The stallion Lexington, named after the city in Kentucky where he was born, possessed these winning qualities, which pioneering Americans prized. Lexington shattered the world speed record for a four-mile race, showing a war-torn nation that the extraordinary was possible even in those perilous times. He would continue his winning career until deteriorating eyesight forced his retirement in 1855. But once his groundbreaking achievements as a racehorse ended, his role as a sire began. Horses from his bloodline won more money than the offspring of any other Thoroughbred-an annual success that led Lexington to be named America's leading sire an unprecedented sixteen times. Yet with the Civil War raging, Lexington's years at a Kentucky stud farm were far from idyllic. Confederate soldiers ran amok, looting freely and kidnapping horses from the top stables. They soon focused on the prized Lexington and his valuable progeny. Kim Wickens, a lawyer and dressage rider, became fascinated by this legendary horse when she learned that twelve of Thoroughbred racing's thirteen Triple Crown winners descended from Lexington. Wickens spent years meticulously researching the horse and his legacy-and with Lexington, she presents an absorbing, exciting account that transports readers back to the raucous beginning of American horse racing and introduces them to the stallion at its heart., NATIONAL BESTSELLER - "A vivid portrait of America's greatest stallion, the larger-than-life men who raced and bred him, and the dramatic times in which they lived."--Geraldine Brooks, author of Horse The powerful true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous Civil War-era South, and became the most successful sire in American racing history The early days of American horse racing were grueling. Four-mile races, run two or three times in succession, were the norm, rewarding horses who brandished the ideal combination of stamina and speed. The stallion Lexington, named after the city in Kentucky where he was born, possessed these winning qualities, which pioneering Americans prized. Lexington shattered the world speed record for a four-mile race, showing a war-torn nation that the extraordinary was possible even in those perilous times. He would continue his winning career until deteriorating eyesight forced his retirement in 1855. But once his groundbreaking achievements as a racehorse ended, his role as a sire began. Horses from his bloodline won more money than the offspring of any other Thoroughbred--an annual success that led Lexington to be named America's leading sire an unprecedented sixteen times. Yet with the Civil War raging, Lexington's years at a Kentucky stud farm were far from idyllic. Confederate soldiers ran amok, looting freely and kidnapping horses from the top stables. They soon focused on the prized Lexington and his valuable progeny. Kim Wickens, a lawyer and dressage rider, became fascinated by this legendary horse when she learned that twelve of Thoroughbred racing's thirteen Triple Crown winners descended from Lexington. Wickens spent years meticulously researching the horse and his legacy--and with Lexington, she presents an absorbing, exciting account that transports readers back to the raucous beginning of American horse racing and introduces them to the stallion at its heart.

LC Classification NumberSF355.L4W53 2023