The Selling Plater (1905)

By Nathaniel Gould

Book Overview

The Selling Plater is a novel written by Nat Gould and published in 1905. The book is a thrilling story set in the world of horse racing, following the life of a young jockey named Dick Rodney. The story begins with Dick's humble beginnings as a stable boy and traces his rise to fame as a jockey, as he competes in some of the biggest races in England.Along the way, Dick faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including rival jockeys and corrupt trainers. He also falls in love with a young woman named Bessie, who becomes his biggest supporter and confidante.The Selling Plater is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of the exciting world of horse racing. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and sports enthusiasts 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: 1120926475
• ISBN13: 9781120926470
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"