In the village of Brookfield, not far from the city, the Reverend Dolman preaches against horse racing, and the chief sinner is John Porter, known to all as Honest John. Porter’s stable is his livelihood, and a season of thoroughbreds, trainers, jockeys and gamblers on the eastern tracks tests both his fortune and his good name, while a love story grows alongside.
A lively racing novel from 1902 for anyone who loves horses and the old American turf. Download the free EPUB.