{"product_id":"horse","title":"Abacus Horse by Geraldine Brooks - American Historical Romance Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBased on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington, \u003cem\u003eHorse\u003c\/em\u003e by Geraldine Brooks is an original, gripping, multi-layered reckoning with the legacy of enslavement and racism in America. This novel weaves together narratives spanning from 1850 Kentucky to modern-day Washington, DC, centered around the life and legacy of America's greatest racehorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe story begins in Kentucky in 1850, detailing the profound bond formed between an enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal destined for greatness. This horse achieves record-setting victories across the South. As the Civil War erupts, an itinerant young artist, famous for his paintings of the stallion, joins the Union forces and reunites with the horse and groom under perilous circumstances far from the racetrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe narrative shifts to Washington, DC, in 2019, where Jess, an Australian Smithsonian scientist, and Theo, a Nigerian-American art historian, connect through their shared fascination with the horse. Jess studies the stallion's bones for insights into his power and endurance, while Theo uncovers the forgotten history of the essential, unsung Black horsemen behind the horse's success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\/Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAmerican Historical Romance novel based on the true story of the thoroughbred Lexington.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMulti-layered narrative spanning 1850 Kentucky to 2019 Washington, DC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExplores themes of enslavement, racism, and the legacy of American horse racing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWritten by acclaimed author Geraldine Brooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geraldine Brooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\/Publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abacus\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1st Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2, 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1408710129\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1408710128\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.4 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm (124x32x196mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 kg (1050g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eDiscover this critically acclaimed novel, praised for its thrilling pace and masterful storytelling, connecting history, science, and art through the life of an iconic American racehorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"by Geraldine Brooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640116289918,"sku":"1408710129","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/71qcgjSyHmL.jpg?v=1783103254","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/de-be\/products\/horse","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}