While browsing at the public library, I noticed on the shelves another book about the champion racehorse, Seabiscuit, with a recommendation by Laura Hillenbrand splashed across the cover, so why not give it a try?

And I'm glad I did.

The Seabiscuit Story is composed mainly of original articles published in The Blood Horse, with brief synopses and addenda by the editor, and including some rare photographs from the 1930s to add jam to the bread of the stories.

Racing fans should love this book, as should most people interested in the sport, or in the story of the little thoroughbred racer that could, and did, during the years of the Great Depression. It is a well-done addition to racing's history books.

And I have yet another Seabiscuit book under my belt. ( )