{"product_id":"riding-for-america-paperback-1","title":"Riding for America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy Hays\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRiding for America\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery-and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War-Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the \"Prince of Jockeys.\" Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory. A few of his notable wins and accomplishments include three Kentucky Derbys, four of five American Derbys, and the first photo finish in American sports history-a match race between a White and a Black rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn about a Black horse trainer named Eli Jordan, who coached Isaac to become the first jockey inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA page-turner and a quick read, \u003cem\u003eRiding for America\u003c\/em\u003e moves at a fast pace with unpredictable twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational, entertaining, and historically significant, \u003cem\u003eRiding for America\u003c\/em\u003e is a journey of excitement filled with tenderness and a love of literature, life, animals, mothers, teachers, spouses, and friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsaac Murphy was a superstar with class, sophistication, and impeccable integrity. His life exemplifies perseverance and triumph against unimaginable odds. Isaac was a great American. He deserves to be remembered and celebrated as one of the most extraordinary sports heroes in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 262\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397998035193,"sku":"9798892821810","price":23.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/EhVbID3oUc9798892821810_fb4a1bed-bbf2-4dc8-98e3-ccf653ddbedd.webp?v=1770300491","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/riding-for-america-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}