Isbn: 9781332915026 - the statutes at large, from magna charta to the end of the eleventh parliament of great britain, vol. 38: anno 1761, continued (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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

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

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines legal and illegal horse races and wagers in 18th-century England. The author explores the history of horse racing and its development from a sport of kings to one accessible to gentlemen and commoners. The book discusses breed improvement with the introduction of Arab stallions, how racecourses evolved over time, and improvements to horse breeding and training. The author also examines the dark side of horse racing, in particular the gambling and sharp practices that were commonplace. This insightful book provides a comprehensive history of a key aspect of British culture that still exerts a fascination today. 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.…