That's Racing - Couverture souple

Magee, Sean

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1851588280 ISBN 13 : 9781851588282

Editeur : Mainstream Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

Published in aid of the International League for the Protection of Horses, this is a collection of original writing from 40 of the top writers and participants in the sport of horse racing - including Dick Francis, Clement Freud, Hugh McIlvanney, John Oaksey, Lester Piggott, Brough Scott and Ian Wooldridge - in which they reveal unforgettable moments of their involvement with the sport. The chapters in this book recall great horses such as Secretariat, Shergar and Desert Orchid, and famous occasions such as Aldaniti's Grand National and the 1990 Breeders' Cup.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Racing is a sport of infinite variety, stirring abiding memories in its devotees. In That's Racing, published in aid of the International League for the Protection of Horses, forty of the top writers and participants in the sport - including Dick Francis, Clement Freud, Hugh McIlvanney, John Oaksey, Lester Piggott, Brough Scott and Ian Wooldridge, to name just a few - reveal unforgettable moments in their involvement with racing, and the result is a collection of original writing unique in Turf literature.

The chapters in this book recall great horses, among them Secretariat, Shergar and Desert Orchid, and famous occasions such as Aldaniti's Grand National, the 1990 Breeder's Cup and the return of Lester Piggott. But they also evoke memories of the less well-known stages on which the great drama of horseracing is played out - including meetings in Cyprus, the Faroes, Norway, Madagascar and the Australian bush!

Revue de presse

"All these contributions are original work, and wonderful with it. The editors must be congratulated for having coaxed their colleagues into such superlative action" (Racing Post)

"A superb collection" (Cambridge Evening News)

"An irresistible read for anyone interested in the sport" (Manchester Evening News)

"A gem of a book . . . it is all marvellous" (Horse and Hound)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mainstream Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1851588280
• ISBN 13: 9781851588282
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Éditeur: O'Sullevan Peter
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible