Excerpt from The American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine, Vol. 13: January-February, 1842
At a meeting of the Royal Caledonian Hunt at Edinburgh on the 14th of December, the Marquis of Breadalbane was appointed Preses John Grant, Esq., Treasurer and the Duke of Richmond, Lord Glenlyon, and J. O. Fairlie, Councillors - The Autumn Meeting was fixed to be held at Perth, and the sum of £450 voted to be given in Plates, 850.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores thoroughbred horse racing in the United States during the 19th century, with a particular focus on the rivalry between two legendary horses, Grey Eagle and Wagner. The author provides a detailed account of the quarter-mile races, the strategies employed by jockeys and trainers, and the social and cultural significance of horse racing during this era. The book sheds light on the development of thoroughbred breeding and racing in the United States, offering insights into the origins of some of the most iconic bloodlines in the sport today. The rivalry between Grey Eagle and Wagner is presented as a microcosm of the larger story of horse racing in the 19th century, showcasing the passion, competition, and drama that characterized the sport during this formative period. 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. Codice articolo 9780282923518_0
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