Sykesville, Maryland — May 28, 2007 — Fred Glueckstein, a resident of Carroll County Maryland, will be speaking and signing copies Of Men, Women and Horses, his collection of equine stories, at the Glenwood Branch Library on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Of Men, Women and Horses is about one of history’s most enduring relationships; those of men, women and, the most noble of animals, horses.

“Horses are magnificent creatures,” said Fred Glueckstein, “They have played an important role throughout history and in the lives of people from all walks of life. These stories are a special tribute to the bond that men and women – artists, writers, soldiers, celebrities – have had with horses: relationships that have inspired their lives, given them pleasure, and provided solace during difficult times.”

Of Men, Women and Horses includes the touching and inspiring true stories of Rosa Bonheur and The Horse Fair (1853); Capt. Myles Keogh and Comanche (1876); Anna Sewell and Black Beauty (1877); Richard Stone Reeves and War Admiral (1937); Jacqueline Bouvier (Kennedy) and Danseuse (1940); Lt. Ed Ramsey and Bryn Awryn (1942); Gen. George S. Patton and the Lipizzaners (1945); Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague (1947); Sir Winston S. Churchill and Colonist II (1949); Dick Francis and Devon Loch (1956); Sir Alfred J. Munnings: An Artist’s Life (1959), and the champion Thoroughbred race horses Exterminator (1918), Black Gold (1924), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), and Assault (1946).

Glueckstein will hold a book talk and signing at the Glenwood Branch Library (Howard County Public Library) on Monday, June 11 at 7:00 pm. The Glenwood Branch Library is located at 2350 State Road 97 in Cooksville, Maryland. http://www.hclibrary.org/locations/glenwood.php. Early registration is recommended by telephoning the library at 410-313-5577.


Book Reviews Of Men, Women and Horses

Horses in Art
“Of Men, Women and Horses is an insightful narrative of many revered personalities and their association with the horses in their lives. Thoroughly enjoyable and expertly written by the talented author, Fred Glueckstein, is a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in horses, history, art and literature.”

“This slim volume is a collection of stories about famous horses and their people, and famous people and their passion for horses. The selections are quick reads, and remarkably thorough. The unique bond between horses and people pervades each selection as we learn how the people may have changed horses’ lives, and how horses may have altered the course of human lives, too! As with all animal stories, some will make you laugh, others will make you cry, and some will make you wistful for what could have been.” Equiery: Maryland’s Source of Equine Information Since 1990.


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About the Author
Fred Glueckstein attended Queens College of the City University of New York and New York University. In addition to baseball, he has written extensively about horses. Fred has been published in such magazines as The Chronicle of the Horse, Horses in Art, Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred, Equestrian, ARMY magazine, Preakness Souvenir Magazine, and Finest Hour, the official publication of the Churchill Centre and International Societies. Fred is a columnist for PhelpsSports.com, a 24/7 all-equestrian sports service, and the Equestrian Network Magazine. He is also the author of The ’27 Yankees - the story of the legendary 1927 New York Yankees of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Fred and his wife Eileen live in Sykesville, Maryland. They have two children, Brian and Debra.