| Management number | 231660311 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $6.86 | Model Number | 231660311 | ||
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Famous Racing Men collects vivid portraits and anecdotal sketches from the world of English turf, offering a window into racing culture across generations. Discover how storied figures, sharp wits, and larger‑than‑life characters shaped the sport—from the early roots at Newmarket to the bustling circuits of its golden era.Through engaging narrative vignettes and firsthand recollections, the book illuminates the people, races, and bets that defined racing life. It blends biography, lore, and humor to bring to life the personalities who left their mark on horses, trainers, owners, and spectators. Expect lively anecdotes, colorful details, and a sense of the sport’s social world across decades. Character sketches of famous owners and notable figures on and off the track. Anecdotes and anecdotes‑driven stories that reveal racing culture and rivalries. Portraits of horses, stables, and the social scenes surrounding major meets. Historical context that traces the evolution of the turf and its legends.Ideal for readers who love racing history, lively character studies, and the lore of the English turf. Read more
| ASIN | B0GGXZT4VM |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| Language | English |
| File size | 193.1 MB |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
| Publisher | Forgotten Books |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | August 24, 2018 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
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