Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Used - Very Good.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, 2005
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Lost and Found Books, Healesville, VIC, Australia
Original o primera edición
hard cover with dust jacket. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st edition. 20.5 cm. VII, 220 pages VG/VG. Very good book in very good dust jacket with light shelf wear, small mark on page VII.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, U.S.A., 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, Estados Unidos de America
Miembro de asociación: IOBA
Hardcover. Condición: USED_NEARFINE. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin Academic, St Leonards NSW, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Phar Lap's assault on the Melbourne Cup generated unprecedented excitement across the country. At the same time, it filled many bookmakers with dread a victory for the favourite would cost them plenty. He'd have to be stopped, whatever the cost. For the newspapers, the twin stories of sporting greatness and seedy corruption were a sensational cocktail. Readers lapped it up, while for the poor punters, suffering during the Great Depression, a Phar Lap triumph was their best hope of turning one quid into two. Melbourne Cup 1930 is the story of four days in November that became at the same time the most famous and infamous in Cup history. It began with a gunman, like something out of a Chicago gangster movie, apparently trying to kill Phar Lap on a quiet suburban street. With his life in danger and those closest to him terrified, the champion was spirited away to a secret location, while one of the city's most celebrated detectives searched for the culprits. Meanwhile, the other horses, owners, trainers and jockeys were preparing for the biggest race of their lives. Their many diverse stories and the memories they invoke of Cups gone by are an integral part of this unique tale. An hour before the jump, Phar Lap's whereabouts remained a mystery. Finally, he arrived at Flemington, to go almost immediately to the start as a huge crowd cheered him on. The police had been told to put men down the back of the track, in case the gunman tried one last time, but they now believed that the original assassination attempt might not have been all that it seemed. Nothing it appears could stop Phar Lap now The four days preceding the infamous 1930 Melbourne Cup are retold in this thrilling account. When Phar Lap, a celebrated racehorse, generated unprecedented excitement among the public, bookmakers were filled with dread—a victory for the favorite would cost them enormously. In an incident ripped from a gangster movie, a gunman tried to shoot Phar Lap on a quiet suburban street. With his life in danger and those closest to him terrified, the champion was spirited away to a secret location while one of the city's most celebrated detectives searched for the culprits. Even an hour before the jump, Phar Lap's whereabouts remained a mystery, and when he finally arrived at the track, the huge crowd cheered him on. Research from horseracing experts and through interviews with eyewitnesses make up this chronicle of the tremendous race in this gripping sports history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Buy for Great customer experience.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Brand New Copy.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: R.E & G.B Way, NEWMARKET, SUFFO, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Fine copy in dustjacket,
Publicado por Allen Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: new.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2005
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Original o primera edición
Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. vii, 220pp, notes, pictorial endpapers. Or brown cloth in jacket. Near new. Size: 8vo.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, Sydney 2005, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: THE CROSS Art + Books, Sydney, NSW, Australia
20.0 x 13.0cms, 220pp, fine hardcover & dustwrapper This is the story of the 4 days in November 1930 that became the most famous (and infamous) in the history fo the Melbourne Cup.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
Condición: NEW.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: NEW. New copy - Usually dispatched within 7-11 working days.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New.
Publicado por ALLEN & UNWIN, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 192 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.
Publicado por ALLEN & UNWIN, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: Buchpark, Trebbin, Alemania
Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 192 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin Academic, St Leonards NSW, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Phar Lap's assault on the Melbourne Cup generated unprecedented excitement across the country. At the same time, it filled many bookmakers with dread a victory for the favourite would cost them plenty. He'd have to be stopped, whatever the cost. For the newspapers, the twin stories of sporting greatness and seedy corruption were a sensational cocktail. Readers lapped it up, while for the poor punters, suffering during the Great Depression, a Phar Lap triumph was their best hope of turning one quid into two. Melbourne Cup 1930 is the story of four days in November that became at the same time the most famous and infamous in Cup history. It began with a gunman, like something out of a Chicago gangster movie, apparently trying to kill Phar Lap on a quiet suburban street. With his life in danger and those closest to him terrified, the champion was spirited away to a secret location, while one of the city's most celebrated detectives searched for the culprits. Meanwhile, the other horses, owners, trainers and jockeys were preparing for the biggest race of their lives. Their many diverse stories and the memories they invoke of Cups gone by are an integral part of this unique tale. An hour before the jump, Phar Lap's whereabouts remained a mystery. Finally, he arrived at Flemington, to go almost immediately to the start as a huge crowd cheered him on. The police had been told to put men down the back of the track, in case the gunman tried one last time, but they now believed that the original assassination attempt might not have been all that it seemed. Nothing it appears could stop Phar Lap now The four days preceding the infamous 1930 Melbourne Cup are retold in this thrilling account. When Phar Lap, a celebrated racehorse, generated unprecedented excitement among the public, bookmakers were filled with dread—a victory for the favorite would cost them enormously. In an incident ripped from a gangster movie, a gunman tried to shoot Phar Lap on a quiet suburban street. With his life in danger and those closest to him terrified, the champion was spirited away to a secret location while one of the city's most celebrated detectives searched for the culprits. Even an hour before the jump, Phar Lap's whereabouts remained a mystery, and when he finally arrived at the track, the huge crowd cheered him on. Research from horseracing experts and through interviews with eyewitnesses make up this chronicle of the tremendous race in this gripping sports history. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin Academic, St Leonards NSW, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Phar Lap's assault on the Melbourne Cup generated unprecedented excitement across the country. At the same time, it filled many bookmakers with dread a victory for the favourite would cost them plenty. He'd have to be stopped, whatever the cost. For the newspapers, the twin stories of sporting greatness and seedy corruption were a sensational cocktail. Readers lapped it up, while for the poor punters, suffering during the Great Depression, a Phar Lap triumph was their best hope of turning one quid into two. Melbourne Cup 1930 is the story of four days in November that became at the same time the most famous and infamous in Cup history. It began with a gunman, like something out of a Chicago gangster movie, apparently trying to kill Phar Lap on a quiet suburban street. With his life in danger and those closest to him terrified, the champion was spirited away to a secret location, while one of the city's most celebrated detectives searched for the culprits. Meanwhile, the other horses, owners, trainers and jockeys were preparing for the biggest race of their lives. Their many diverse stories and the memories they invoke of Cups gone by are an integral part of this unique tale. An hour before the jump, Phar Lap's whereabouts remained a mystery. Finally, he arrived at Flemington, to go almost immediately to the start as a huge crowd cheered him on. The police had been told to put men down the back of the track, in case the gunman tried one last time, but they now believed that the original assassination attempt might not have been all that it seemed. Nothing it appears could stop Phar Lap now The four days preceding the infamous 1930 Melbourne Cup are retold in this thrilling account. When Phar Lap, a celebrated racehorse, generated unprecedented excitement among the public, bookmakers were filled with dread—a victory for the favorite would cost them enormously. In an incident ripped from a gangster movie, a gunman tried to shoot Phar Lap on a quiet suburban street. With his life in danger and those closest to him terrified, the champion was spirited away to a secret location while one of the city's most celebrated detectives searched for the culprits. Even an hour before the jump, Phar Lap's whereabouts remained a mystery, and when he finally arrived at the track, the huge crowd cheered him on. Research from horseracing experts and through interviews with eyewitnesses make up this chronicle of the tremendous race in this gripping sports history. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Publicado por Allen & Unwin, 2006
ISBN 10: 1741147506 ISBN 13: 9781741147506
Librería: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!.