How Phyllis Won the Oaks : A Nightmare single work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1892... 1892 How Phyllis Won the Oaks : A Nightmare
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An English racehorse's chances are ruined when her mother deliberately kicks her. After that her fortunes fall until she pulls a hansom-cab. She takes a fever and imagines herself winning the Epsom Oaks - but has died by morning. (PB)

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  • Appears in:
    y separately published work icon The Australian Journal vol. 28 no. 330 November 1892 Z1071173 1892 periodical issue 1892 pg. 153-154
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    England,
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    United Kingdom (UK),
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    Western Europe, Europe,
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