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by John Dizikes, softcover, trade paper size, Yale University Press.
This is quite collectible, as it is the advance uncorrected page proof from the publisher. Includes images stamped FPO. A rough cut but the text is readable if you want a good read, or sell it on eBay as a racing collectible for a fortune. There are some kitty teeth marks at bottom of first few pages. (sorry about that)
Todd Sloan, of course, was the famous American jockey who went to England and caused a scandal with his "forward seat". This is the man who gave us short, short stirrups. He was one of the country's great celebrities as the turn of the century and should not be forgotten. $10 plus post.
The Animals' Who's Who: 1,146 Celebrated Animals in History, Popular Culture, Literature and Lore
by Ruthven Tremain; hardcover with dust jacket, $15
I don't know why I had two copies of this book, except for the fact that I do like it enough to have bought it twice. It's an encyclopedia of famous animals, with short biographies. From Francis the Talking Mule to Miss Piggy to Red Rum, they are all here, with dates and details. A trivia lover's delight!
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