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Exploring a colonial-era Utopia, this narrative nonfiction weaves together forgotten history and its relevance today. The book captures the spirit of adventure and discovery reminiscent of David Grann’s and Rinker Buck’s works, delving into the lives and experiences of those who sought a better existence. Through vivid storytelling, it illuminates the complexities of this ambitious endeavor and its lasting impact on contemporary society.

One evening late in his life, veteran sportswriter Mike Sullivan was asked by his son what he remembered best from his three decades in the press box. The answer came as a surprise. 'I was at Secretariat's Derby, in '73. That was ... just beauty, you know?' John Jeremiah Sullivan didn't know, not really, but he spent two years finding out, journeying from prehistoric caves to the Kentucky Derby. The result is Blood Horses, a wise, humorous and often beautiful memoir exploring the relationship between man and horse and the relationship between a sportswriterâe(tm)s son and his late father.