The History of Horse Racing in 100 Objects
Seiten
2021
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-83950-079-4 (ISBN)
Pitch Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-83950-079-4 (ISBN)
The History of Horse Racing in 100 Objects is an ambitious work that condenses the heart and soul of the sport into a century of milestones that connect its ancient past and its vibrant present. Informative, inspirational and thought-provoking, this lavish evocation of racing's great history will appeal to dedicated fans and novice racegoers alike.
The History of Horse Racing in 100 Objects is an ambitious and extensive work that embraces the vast sweep of a global sport, condensing its heart and soul into a century of milestones that connect its ancient past and its vibrant present. It takes the reader on a wild ride from racing’s earliest organised blossoming in the 16th century to its most modern technological advances, via the innovations that have contributed to the shape of the sport and the great horses, characters and events that have delighted and intrigued countless generations. Here are the 100 objects that make horse racing what it is, that describe its journey through the ages, that express its eternal fascination for all those who fall under its intoxicating spell. By turns inspirational, informative, revelatory and thought-provoking, this evocation of the sounds, colours and history of horse racing will appeal to both devotees of the great sport and those discovering it for the first time. It’s a sure-fire winner
The History of Horse Racing in 100 Objects is an ambitious and extensive work that embraces the vast sweep of a global sport, condensing its heart and soul into a century of milestones that connect its ancient past and its vibrant present. It takes the reader on a wild ride from racing’s earliest organised blossoming in the 16th century to its most modern technological advances, via the innovations that have contributed to the shape of the sport and the great horses, characters and events that have delighted and intrigued countless generations. Here are the 100 objects that make horse racing what it is, that describe its journey through the ages, that express its eternal fascination for all those who fall under its intoxicating spell. By turns inspirational, informative, revelatory and thought-provoking, this evocation of the sounds, colours and history of horse racing will appeal to both devotees of the great sport and those discovering it for the first time. It’s a sure-fire winner
Steve Dennis is an experienced racing writer having worked for the Racing Post for many years, and he is a regular contributor to our other Racing Post titles, including the ever-popular Annual. He is also the published author of the book Sergeant Cecil: The Official Story and this is his second title.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 26.10.2021 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Hove |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 144 x 222 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83950-079-4 / 1839500794 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83950-079-4 / 9781839500794 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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