Publisher's Synopsis
Dan Stapleton's Last Race is a novel written by Rae Milne and originally published in 1881. The story follows the titular character, Dan Stapleton, a successful jockey who is approaching the end of his career. Dan is faced with a difficult decision when he is asked to ride in a high-stakes race that could potentially be his last. He must decide whether to risk everything for one more shot at glory or to retire gracefully and leave the sport behind.As Dan struggles with his decision, he is also dealing with personal issues, including his relationship with his wife and his own mortality. The novel explores themes of loyalty, ambition, and the price of success in the world of horse racing. The story is set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a time when horse racing was a popular and lucrative sport.Overall, Dan Stapleton's Last Race is a compelling and emotional tale of a man facing the end of his career and the difficult choices that come with it. Milne's writing captures the excitement and drama of horse racing while also delving into the complex inner workings of the human psyche.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.
