The Long Whip is a 1934 novel by Eugene Campbell.[2] Subverting the rags to riches trope of the era, the novel documents the fall of a family fortune and analyzes the impacts of inheritance on wealthy people.[3] The Long Whip took heavy influence, especially in its depiction of horse racing, from Campbell's experiences as the Secretary of the New York State Racing Commission.[4][5] The novel received positive reviews from contemporary critics,[6] and has since become a rare book and valuable collector's item.[7]
| Author | Eugene Campbell[1] |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's Sons |
Publication date | 1934 |
| Pages | 361 |
References edit
- ^ Frey, Emma (1969). The History of the Frey Family. p. 7. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "The Long Whip". Kirkus Reviews. February 1, 1934. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Inherited Wealth; THE LONG WHIP. By Eugene Campbell. 361 pp. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. $2". The New York Times. March 11, 1934. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "RACE OFFICIAL TO RETIRE; Eugene Campbell, Secretary of State Commission, to Quit". The New York Times. February 1, 1945. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Minutes of the New York State Racing Commission" (PDF). New York State. New York State Gaming Commission. February 1, 1945. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Fiction". Wisconsin Library Bulletin. 30: 92. April 1934. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ CAMPBELL, Eugene. "The Long Whip". AbeBooks. Charles Scribner's Sons. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
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