A Slip At Starting: Or Johnny's First Place (1883)

By Emma Leslie

Book Overview

""A Slip At Starting: Or Johnny�������s First Place"" is a novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1883. The story revolves around the protagonist Johnny, who dreams of becoming a successful horse-rider. He gets an opportunity to participate in a local horse race and hopes to win the first prize. However, things do not go as planned, and Johnny faces several challenges on his way to the finish line. He falls off his horse, loses his way, and faces stiff competition from other riders. Despite all the setbacks, Johnny perseveres and eventually manages to win the race. The novel explores themes of determination, perseverance, and the importance of hard work. It is a heartwarming tale that will inspire readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120130816
• ISBN13: 9781120130815
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"