Beaten On The Post Or Joe Morton's Mercy: A Sporting Novel (1882)

By J P. Wheeldon and J. P. Wheldon

Book Overview

""Beaten On The Post Or Joe Morton�������s Mercy: A Sporting Novel"" is a book written by J.P. Wheldon in 1882. The novel revolves around the life of a young man named Joe Morton, who is a skilled horse jockey. The story is set in the world of horse racing and follows Joe's journey as he competes in various races and faces numerous challenges along the way. The book provides a vivid description of the sport of horse racing and the life of jockeys during the 19th century. It also touches upon themes such as love, rivalry, and betrayal. The title ""Beaten On The Post"" refers to the term used when a horse loses a race by a very small margin, while ""Joe Morton's Mercy"" alludes to the protagonist's ability to show compassion and mercy towards his competitors. Overall, the book is an intriguing read for those interested in sports and historical fiction.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: 1166614182
• ISBN13: 9781166614188
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"