The Jockey Club's Illustrated History of Thoroughbred Racing in America

by Edward L. Bowen

Book Overview

A history of thoroughbred racing in America. This illustrated history of the horses and the sport, full of photographs, paintings and ephemera, covers the top champions and the major bloodlines, as well as a chronological history of the sport.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821220594
• ISBN13: 9780821220597
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 12.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Creme dela Creme

This is the very best history of horse racing in America written in modern times! It has wonderful illustrations and really makes you want to jump right into the Sport of Kings! I would advise any novice to buy this book--but also any expert!