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Old Man Curry; Race Track Stories is a collection of short stories written by Charles E. Van Loan. The book revolves around the world of horse racing and the colorful characters that inhabit it. The titular character, Old Man Curry, is a veteran horse trainer who has seen it... Read Full Overview

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Old Man Curry; Race Track Stories is a collection of short stories written by Charles E. Van Loan. The book revolves around the world of horse racing and the colorful characters that inhabit it. The titular character, Old Man Curry, is a legendary horse trainer who has seen it... Read Full Overview

Charles Emmett Van Loan (1876-1919) was one of America's most popular sports writers. He began as a writer for the Los Angeles Morning Herald and later the Los Angeles Examiner. He was a prolific contributor of sports stories for leading magazines, in particular the Saturday... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Dive into the vibrant world of early 20th-century Americana with "The Books Of Charles E. Van Loan: Old Man Curry," a collection showcasing the best of this celebrated author's short fiction. Van Loan, known for his engaging storytelling and colorful characters, brings to... Read Full Overview

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