Horse-Racing in England: A Synoptical Review (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book comprehensively explores the origins and early development of the modern breed of racehorse and the sport of horse racing in England, from the reign of King Charles II to that of King George II. It analyzes this period's social context and horse racing's growth from a pastime pursued by royalty to an integrated part of the sporting lives of aristocrats and gentlemen throughout England. The author presents an array of fascinating characters, records the triumphs of famed horses and jockeys, and traces the evolution of breeding and racing rules that shaped the sport and its future. This book is a captivating and thorough examination of horse racing's formative years that will appeal to lovers of both horse racing and history alike. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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