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Jockeys, Crooks And Kings: The Story Of Winnie O'Connor's Life As Told To Earl Chapin May

Jockeys, Crooks And Kings: The Story Of Winnie O'Connor's Life As Told To Earl Chapin May

May, Earl Chapin
Lynd, Ward

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1164489380
ISBN13: 9781164489382
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jockeys, Crooks And Kings: The Story Of Winnie O�������Connor�������s Life As Told To Earl Chapin May is a captivating book that tells the story of the remarkable life of Winnie O'Connor, a legendary jockey who became one of the most successful and influential women in the male-dominated world of horse racing. The book is written by Earl Chapin May, who had the privilege of hearing O'Connor's story firsthand.The book takes readers on a journey through O'Connor's life, from her humble beginnings in a small town in Ireland to her rise to fame as a jockey in the United States. Along the way, readers will learn about the challenges and obstacles O'Connor faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, including the discrimination and harassment she endured from her male counterparts.Despite the challenges she faced, O'Connor persevered and became one of the most successful jockeys of her time, winning numerous races and earning the respect of her peers. She also became involved in the world of organized crime, rubbing shoulders with some of the most notorious gangsters of the era.Through it all, O'Connor remained true to herself and her passion for horse racing. Her story is one of determination, courage, and resilience, and it serves as an inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity in their life.Overall, Jockeys, Crooks And Kings: The Story Of Winnie O�������Connor�������s Life As Told To Earl Chapin May is a fascinating and engaging book that is sure to captivate readers with its compelling story and rich historical detail.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.

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