Freud on Course: The Racing Lives of Clement Freud - Couverture rigide

Freud, Sir Clement

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1905156634 ISBN 13 : 9781905156634

Editeur : Highdown, 2009

Synopsis

'At my Devon school, lessons were optional and I did not go to a lot. A friend's father took us to Buckfastleigh racecourse where there were bookmakers and tic-tac men, Tote windows and people asking each other what they knew (at school, people only told you what you did not know). I became hooked.' Sir Clement Freud was a man of many parts, but his devotion to racing and betting had been lifelong and unwavering. He owned several racehorses, one of whom was named Weareagrandmother after Margaret Thatcher's announcement of the birth of her first grandchild. He rode in races and was a fearless punter, winning a fortune after backing himself to win the 1973 Ely by-election at 33-1. His racing journalism was characterised by a wit and understanding unmatched by any other writer. This book brings together the very best of Freud on racing which is, in effect, the very best of Clement Freud.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Sir Clement Freud (1924-2009) was Liberal MP for Ely (1973-87) as well as night-club owner, chef, author, journalist and radio and television personality, featuring on Radio 4's 'Just A Minute' for over 40 years.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Highdown
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905156634
• ISBN 13: 9781905156634
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible