Kings For A Day - Couverture souple

Green, Reg

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1840186798 ISBN 13 : 9781840186796

Editeur : Mainstream Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

It is a sad fact that although most people can remember the names of horses which win the Grand National, the identity of the men who rode them to their greatest victories are so often forgotten. Like the stories of the brave animals who conquer the mighty Aintree fences, those behind the jockeys who share their moments of glory are equally intriguing, involving many joyous occasions but often subsequently tinged with sadness. The outbreak of World War II brought the careers of many top-flight jockeys to an abrupt end in Britain. By the time peace was restored, a new generation of would-be champions were competing for prominence. This volume is a collection of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that have made up the history of the Grand National.

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À propos de l'auteur

Reg Green is the official historian and researcher for Aintree race course. He has published a selection of books on horse racing A Race Apart, History of The Grand National, Red Rum, National Heroes and Aintree's Official Illustrated History of the Grand National. He has also contributed articles to the Liverpool Echo, Irish Field, Radio Times and the Racing Post. He lives in Merseyside.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mainstream Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840186798
• ISBN 13: 9781840186796
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible