Lexington The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse by Kim Wickens
Wanted to read this book because it's about horses, racing and I enjoy watching the KY Derby and other triple crown races involved. We rode a horse in NH for very first time for each of us and it was fun to learn how to control them. I was very frightening, not knowing what to expect...
Liked reading this book because I learned so much about horse racing and betting in KY in 1800's. Very enlightening. Love learning about the silks and when they came into play, the gambling and how they ran the horses in New Orleans.
Hated hearing of the moon blindness all due to human error.
War comes ot the south and the horses of in danger of being taken by some who dress as northern troops.
Love how the story follows the trail of Lexington and all the horses he was a part of
and their journey. Love hearing how the horses were moved from one location to another.
Love learning about the black horsemen who also not only trained but were the jockeys at times. So much research has gone into this book, love reading the back, references, bibliography and so much more. To understand this horse sired so many others who've won the triple crown. I just can't wait to go visit the National Museum of Horses on our way through KY.
A KEEPER !
Received this review copy from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Ballantine Books via
NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
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