Author: | Anne Holland | ISBN: | 9780750958288 |
Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | October 6, 2014 |
Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
Author: | Anne Holland |
ISBN: | 9780750958288 |
Publisher: | The History Press |
Publication: | October 6, 2014 |
Imprint: | The History Press |
Language: | English |
Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, or when the first steeple case was held in Ireland? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals such little-known facts, along with details of classic races, statistical records, famous riders, amusing anecdotes, and the general history of horse racing. This can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.
Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, or when the first steeple case was held in Ireland? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals such little-known facts, along with details of classic races, statistical records, famous riders, amusing anecdotes, and the general history of horse racing. This can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.