Broken Down (1902)

By Nathaniel Gould

Book Overview

Broken Down is a novel written by Nat Gould and published in 1902. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Jack Meredith who is a talented horse rider and jockey. Jack's life takes a turn for the worse when he suffers a terrible accident during a horse race, leaving him broken and unable to ride again. The novel follows Jack's journey as he struggles to come to terms with his disability and find a new purpose in life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who help him in his journey, including a young woman named Nell who becomes his love interest. The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of love in overcoming adversity. With its vivid descriptions of horse racing and the world of jockeys, Broken Down is a compelling and emotional read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and sports fiction alike.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: 1120268532
• ISBN13: 9781120268532
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"