Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse 9780593496718, 9780593496701, 059349671X

The dramatic true story of the champion Thoroughbred racehorse who gained international fame in the tumultuous, Civil Wa

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Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse
9780593496718, 9780593496701, 059349671X

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