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He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-bay stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed and luck. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham's pedigree would be... read more

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THE morning fog had lifted, giving way to a clear day.

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The Great Son

1. The Fast of Ramadan
2. The Brood-Mare Stable
3. A Foal Is Born
4. The Wheat Ear
5. Camel's Milk and Honey
6. The Sultan's Command
7. Six Steeds for a King
8. Agba Measures Sham
9. Salem Alick!
10. The Boy King
11. The Thieves' Kitchen
12. Agba Becomes an Awakener
13. A Strange Threesome
14. Benjamin Biggle Goes for a Ride
15. At the Sign of the Red Lion
16. Newgate Jail
17. The Visitors' Bell
18. The Green Hills of Gog Magog
19. Hobgoblin
20. Wicken Fen
21. God's Downs
22. The Queen's Plate

Father of the Turf

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  1. Marguerite Henry (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0689714866
Page Count: 176

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