Racehorse Publishing imprint: 7 books

Some of our most well-known tales were originated by the pen of Hans Christian Andersen. A prolific writer, Andersen’s oeuvre includes plays, novels, and poems but he is most well-regarded for his fairy tales. Stories such as “The Princess and the Pea”,” “The Ugly Duckling,” and “The Emperor’s...

An examination of Orwell’s life and body of work, by a fellow author who knew him personally. Christopher Hollis knew Eric Blair—who would eventually become known to the world as George Orwell—during his schooldays at Eton, afterward in Burma, and at the end of his life. Here, Hollis...

Fake news, manufactured paranoia, and an encroaching totalitarian state. Have we arrived in 1984? George Orwell’s dystopian classic, 1984, was written as a warning for democracies to be on guard against the signs of fascism and totalitarianism. At the time, readers believed those dark days...

Discover the scientific facts behind the abilities of your favorite superheroes!   The concept of the superhero has permeated our culture. They fascinate fans with their incredible superhuman abilities and impressive technology. But do you ever wonder if any of it is plausible or rooted in fact?   Enter...

Significant facts and plausible theories behind ten of the most mystifying disappearing acts in history—from Czar Alexander I to Amelia Earhart. Here are the stories of adventurers, celebrities, political figures, unwitting victims, and visionaries with one thing in common: They vanished...

The inspiring true story of “the reluctant World War I infantryman who became an American legend”—in his own words (The New York Times). October 8, 1918: Amid the last of the Allies’ attempts to defeat the Germans, Sgt. Alvin York of Tennessee found himself and his platoon of only seventeen...

Learn skills that will last a lifetime—just like girls did over a century ago! The Girl Scouts of America has evolved over the last hundred years from the original group of eighteen into an organization with over one million members nationwide. First published in 1913, Girl Scouts...