The Gold Whip (1904) - Nat Gould - Bog

The Gold Whip is a novel written by Nat Gould and originally published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young jockey named Jack Dale, who dreams of winning the prestigious Gold Whip race. However, his path to success is riddled with obstacles, including rival jockeys, corrupt trainers, and personal tragedies.As Jack navigates the cutthroat world of horse racing, he also finds himself caught in a love triangle with two women: the beautiful and wealthy Lady Cicely and the kind and loyal Lucy. Meanwhile, he must also contend with the scheming and manipulative Lord Ellington, who will stop at nothing to see Jack fail.Throughout the novel, Gould provides vivid descriptions of the thrilling races and the majestic horses that compete in them. He also delves into the complex relationships between jockeys, trainers, and owners, as well as the darker side of the sport, including gambling and doping.Ultimately, The Gold Whip is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the exciting world of horse racing in early 20th century England.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.