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A Gripping Story

Would you consider the audio edition of One Hundred and Four Horses to be better than the print version?

No - I am afraid that the narrator was not for me.

Any additional comments?

A gripping book which I have read before. A unique piece of history from my time.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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Historical perspectives

Interesting insight into the world of a rapidly changing continent and the people who tried to shape it.

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