Four Short Chapters On Horses, Hunting And The Turf (1855)

von John Baillie Rose

64 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Four Short Chapters On Horses, Hunting And The Turf"" is a book written by John Baillie Rose and first published in 1855. The book is divided into four chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of horse racing and hunting. The first chapter, titled ""The Horse"", provides an overview of the different breeds of horses used in racing and hunting, as well as their physical characteristics and training methods. The second chapter, ""Hunting"", explores the history and culture of fox hunting, including the roles of different participants and the equipment used. The third chapter, ""The Turf"", delves into the world of horse racing, discussing the various types of races, the rules and regulations, and the strategies employed by jockeys and trainers. The final chapter, ""Racing and Hunting"", compares and contrasts the two sports, examining their similarities and differences.Overall, ""Four Short Chapters On Horses, Hunting And The Turf"" provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of horse racing and hunting in the mid-19th century, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of these sports.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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• ISBN: 9781436851824
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC