History of the English Turf 1904 – 1930 Volumes 1 and 2 by Captain T. H. Browne

Langue : anglais

Edité par Virtue and Co, Ltd, London, 1931

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VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: History of the English Turf 1904 – 1930 Volumes 1 and 2 by Captain T. H. Browne Summary: History of the English Turf, 1904-1930 by Captain T. H. Browne is a richly illustrated, two-volume history of British horse racing, published in 1931 by Virtue & Co., London. It continues Sir Theodore Andrea Cook’s earlier history of the English Turf, bringing the story of thoroughbred racing up to the end of 1930. Browne chronicles approximately 27 years of English racing, focusing on the horses and personalities that shaped the sport during the early twentieth century. • The classic races: The book documents the major contests of the English racing calendar, including the Derby, Oaks, St Leger, 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas, and the Ascot Gold Cup. • Champion racehorses: It records the performances, victories, breeding and racing careers of prominent thoroughbreds. Names appearing in the book's index include Gainsborough, Manna, Papyrus, Fairway, Coronach, Call Boy and Solario. • Owners and breeders: Browne describes the influential figures behind the development of the thoroughbred, including Lord Derby, Lord Astor and the Aga Khan. • Jockeys, trainers and racing personalities: The work preserves details of the people responsible for preparing, riding and campaigning the leading horses. • Bloodstock and pedigrees: It documents breeding developments and the importance of bloodlines in producing successful racehorses. • Photographic record: Both volumes contain numerous black-and-white photographs of celebrated horses and people associated with the sport. Author: Captain T. H. Browne Publisher: Virtue and Co, Ltd. London Year Published: 1931 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 27.5cm x 19cm Notes: Please note this is a heavy book and may require extra postage if sent outside of the UK. Please ask for quote to your destination SKU: VSS / 276 / H / 7800 / 6137 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Books condition: Very good. Rubbing to edges, very light toning. Binding: Intact Pages: Volume 1. 158 pages. Volume 2. 197 pages. …

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Titre
History of the English Turf 1904 – 1930 Volumes 1 and 2 by Captain T. H. Browne
Auteur
Captain T. H. Browne
Éditeur
Virtue and Co, Ltd, London
Année de publication
1931
État de l'article
Very Good
Jaquette
Not applicable
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais
Édition
1st Edition
Poids de l'article
3,6 kilogrammes
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
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