The great match race
About this book
Describes the epic 1823 series of match races that took place on Long Island between Eclipse, a horse representing the growing industrial power of the northern states, and Henry, a horse that embodied the values of the South.
Details
- First published
- 2006
- OL Work ID
- OL15830917W
Subjects
Race horsesHorse racingAmerican Eclipse (Race horse)Sir Henry (Race horse)BiographyHistoryUnited states, biographyNew York Times reviewedSPORTS & RECREATION