Isbn: 9780282940690 - breeder and sportsman, vol. 5: july 5, 1884 (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth and detailed history of racing events from the 1800s. The author focuses on the Belmont Stakes, the most prestigious race in the United States, and chronicles its establishment in 1867 to being one of the Triple Crown races by the 1930s. The text includes fascinating anecdotes about legendary jockeys, famous thoroughbreds like Ruthless and Duke of Magenta, and the evolution of racing strategies over time. Also included is a discussion on the decline in popularity of Western-bred horses, the role of the press in promoting the sport, and the eventual transition into the more familiar form of modern racing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…