Tod Sloan (1915)

By Tod S. Sloan, A. Dick Luckman, Tod Sloan

Book Overview

Tod Sloan (1915) is a book written by the American jockey, Tod Sloan. The book provides an autobiographical account of Sloan's life, from his humble beginnings in Indiana to his rise to fame as one of the most successful jockeys of his time. Sloan details his experiences racing in the United States and Europe, including his time as a jockey for the Prince of Wales. He also discusses his personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. The book offers a unique perspective on the world of horse racing in the early 20th century and provides insight into the life of one of its most celebrated figures.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: 1120944406
• ISBN13: 9781120944405
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"