The Long Whip is a 1934 novel by Eugene Campbell.[1][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 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Charles Scribner's Sons |
Publication date | 1934 |
| Pages | 361 |