Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Wild Ride : The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm, Inc. , America's Premier Racing Dynasty by Ann Hagedorn Auerbach (1995, Trade Paperback)
Great Book Prices Store (339231)
96.6% positive feedback
Price:
$23.38
Free shipping
Returns:
14 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
An award-winning writer chronicles the tragic story behind the downfall of horse racing's crown jewel. "A fascinating tale with a cast of characters worthy of Dickens -- or Runyon.".
- Buy It NowWild Ride : The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm, Inc., America's Premier...
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-100805042423
ISBN-139780805042429
eBay Product ID (ePID)1125191
Product Key Features
Book TitleWild Ride : the Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm, Inc. , America's Premier Racing Dynasty
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHorse Racing, Business Aspects, International / General
Publication Year1995
IllustratorYes
FeaturesRevised
GenreSports & Recreation, Business & Economics
AuthorAnn Hagedorn Auerbach
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length19 in
Item Width13.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition20
Reviews"A dramatic story ... [told] exceptionally well. Race fans will love the book, but so will anyone interested in recent cultural history, for Wild Ride is as much about the 1980s greed as it is about horses." -- Chris Goodrich, Los Angeles Times "Sets the standard for investigative journalism in the sport of horse racing." -- Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune "This book blew me away. Behind the white fences and green pastures of a landmark institution, Ann Hagedorn Auerbach has found a tale of intrigue, corruption and family strife worthy of a novelist." -- Thomas Petzinger Jr., author of Oil & Honor: The Texaco-Pennzoil Wars
Dewey Decimal338.7/636132/09769
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWild Ride is Ann Hagedorn Auerbach's award-winning chronicle of the tragic story behind the downfall of horse racing's crown jewel. Founded in 1924 by Chicago mogul William Monroe Wright, Calumet Farm was to the world of thoroughbred racing what the New York Yankees are to baseball--a sports dynasty. The stable bred so many superstars that it became the standard by which all achievements were measured in the horse racing industry. But during the 1980s, a web of financial schemes left Calumet destitute. Auerbach's account is an investigation of the fast-track, multibillion-dollar thoroughbred industry and the fall of Calumet--the inside story of a debacle that extended further than anyone could have imagined. Spanning four generations, this fast-paced saga brings to life a gallery of colorful characters from Calumet's glittery past. Wild Ride shows the industry's transformation from a clubby blue-blood society where a handshake closed a deal to a high-stakes business bulging with bankers and scandalous deal making. When the Bluegrass Bubble exploded, one of America's largest family fortunes lay in ruins. "A fascinating tale with a cast of characters worthy of Dickens -- or Runyon." -- Carl Desens, BusinessWeek, An award-winning writer chronicles the tragic story behind the downfall of horse racing's crown jewel. Founded in 1924 by Chicago mogul William Monroe Wright, Calumet Farm was to the world of thoroughbred racing what the New York Yankees are to baseball -- a sports dynasty. The stable bred so many superstars that it became the standard by which all achievements were measured in the horse racing industry. But during the 1980s, a web of financial schemes left Calumet destitute. Wild Ride is Ann Hagedorn Auerbach's investigation of the fast-track, multibillion-dollar thoroughbred industry and the fall of Calumet -- the inside story of a debacle that extended further than anyone could have imagined. Spanning four generations, this fast-paced saga brings to life a gallery of colorful characters from Calumet's glittery past. Wild Ride shows the industry's transformation from a clubby blue-blood society where a handshake closed a deal to a high-stakes business bulging with bankers and scandalous deal making. When the Bluegrass Bubble exploded, one of America's largest family fortunes lay in ruins. "A fascinating tale with a cast of characters worthy of Dickens -- or Runyon." -- Carl Desens, Business Week
All listings for this product
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Aug 11, 2023
Descriptive title
Excellent author. Amazing history of the high lords of the thoroughbred industry.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 29, 2018
Being involved in racing for ten years during which Calumet ,Jimmy Jones, Eddie Arcaro were doing all the good, was interesting to me to read.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 15, 2017
One of the BEST Books I have ever read , a must read on so many levels !!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 29, 2024
Item as expected
Item as expectedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 19, 2021
Farm and Horses
Great read. I loved the book, very good read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 02, 2024
Good deal on Wild Ride, a book I’ve read before
Good deal on Wild Ride, a book I’ve read beforeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 20, 2022
Calumet
True pictureVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
