From Aintree to York: Racing Around Britain

by Stephen Cartmell

Writer and psychologist Stephen Cartmell set off to explore Britain using the cultural melting pot of the UK's 60 racecourses as his staging posts. During his travels the author observed the frequent absurdity of the British, the peculiarities of their institutions and developed a satirical critique of one of the country's favourite pastimes.

With his acute eye for observation, an appreciation of the ridiculous and the ability to find humour...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B004WOE6RI
• ISBN13: 9780553817461
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Transworld Publishers
• Length: 495 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.0" x 7.8"