Horse Racing the Chicago Way: Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911

by Steven Riess

Book Overview

Chicago may seem a surprising choice for studying thoroughbred racing, especially since it was originally a famous harness racing town and did not get heavily into thoroughbred racing until the 1880s.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815637276
• ISBN13: 9780815637271
• Release Date: June 2022
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 8.9"