The Little Brown Jug at Kildare

The Little Brown Jug at Kildare is a novel written by Meredith Nicholson. The story is set in the small town of Kildare, which is known for its annual horse race. The race is a big event for the town, and everyone is excited to see who will win the coveted Little Brown Jug trophy.The story follows the lives of several characters in the town, including the wealthy and influential Mr. Forbes, the young and ambitious jockey Jack, and the beautiful and spirited Miss Betty. As the race approaches, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to unexpected twists and turns.Throughout the book, Nicholson explores themes of love, class, and ambition, as well as the power dynamics at play in a small town. The Little Brown Jug at Kildare is a classic tale of horse racing and small-town drama, perfect for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.1905. Nicholson lived and traveled extensively in Indiana and it was a rich resource for his writing. The novel begins: If anything really interesting should happen to me I think I should drop dead, declared Ardmore as he stood talking to Griswold in the railway station at Atlanta. I entered upon this life under false pretenses, thinking that money would make the game easy, but here I am, twenty-seven years old, stalled at the end of a blind alley, with no light ahead; and to be quite frank, old man, I don�������t believe you have the advantage of me. What�������s the matter with us, anyhow? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.