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The Fortuna Filly (1907)

The Fortuna Filly (1907)

Scratton, Howel

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ISBN10: 1165110962
ISBN13: 9781165110964
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fortuna Filly is a novel written by Howel Scratton and published in 1907. The story revolves around a young girl named Fortuna, who is the daughter of a wealthy horse breeder. Fortuna is passionate about horses and dreams of becoming a successful jockey. However, her father disapproves of her ambition and tries to discourage her from pursuing her dreams.Despite her father's objections, Fortuna continues to train and ride horses whenever she gets the chance. She eventually catches the eye of a wealthy horse owner, who offers her the opportunity to ride his prized filly in a prestigious race. Fortuna jumps at the chance and begins to train tirelessly for the upcoming competition.As the day of the race approaches, Fortuna faces numerous obstacles and setbacks, including sabotage from her father's jealous stable hand. However, she perseveres and ultimately triumphs, winning the race and proving her worth as a skilled jockey.The Fortuna Filly is a heartwarming tale of determination, perseverance, and the power of following one's dreams. It offers a glimpse into the world of horse racing and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated industry. Overall, it is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages.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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