Project Gutenberg 2007-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 68 Page, Thomas Nelson 1853 1922 Bred in the bone 1908 Produced by David Widger "Bred in the Bone" by Thomas Nelson Page is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of horse racing culture, the story revolves around the anticipation and excitement of a significant steeplechase event at an esteemed racecourse. At its core, the book explores themes of heritage, ambition, and the relationship between a mentor and his protégé, highlighting the impact of the past on the present. The narrative follows Old Man Robin, a seasoned horse trainer, and his relationship with Theodoric "Theo" Johnston, the grandson of his former master, who arrives with a raw-boned colt named "J.D." Robin, initially skeptical of the horse's potential, soon realizes its impressive lineage and capabilities. Their bond deepens as they prepare for the big race, symbolizing a connection to the prestigious past of horse racing that Robin cherishes. Despite facing ridicule and doubt from others, Theo rides "J.D." through a series of challenges during the steeplechase, ultimately showcasing both the horse's and his own talent. The thrilling climax crescendos at the race, where themes of skill, perseverance, and familial pride intertwine, resulting in unexpected outcomes that challenge perceptions about worth and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en African Americans -- Fiction Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 95446 95455 2024-09-10T08:03:05.624196 2023-09-10T11:12:43.931091 text/html text/html 96109 2021-02-24T22:35:21 text/html; charset=utf-8 31889 2021-02-24T22:35:23 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 77535 2024-09-10T08:03:09.105069 application/epub+zip 77467 2024-09-10T08:03:06.822089 application/epub+zip 77467 2024-09-10T08:03:06.071108 application/epub+zip 170307 2024-09-10T08:03:10.896042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 160384 2024-09-10T08:03:08.618031 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163543 2022-09-11T05:53:07.930034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76739 2024-09-10T08:03:05.348054 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78023 2018-03-08T07:28:12 text/plain; charset=utf-8 29731 2018-03-19T05:24:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 76685 2007-11-16T11:09:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 29555 2007-11-16T11:09:24 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 76676 2007-11-16T11:09:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 29539 2007-11-16T11:09:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21623 2024-09-10T08:03:11.026060 application/rdf+xml 12323 2024-09-10T08:03:06.409118 image/jpeg 3167 2024-09-10T08:03:06.239052 image/jpeg 77893 2024-09-10T08:03:05.633166 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia