The Merry Gee-Gee: How to Breed, Break, and Ride Him For'ard Away; And the Noble Art of Backing Winners on the Turf (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. G. Lyall

9780260054371: The Merry Gee-Gee: How to Breed, Break, and Ride Him For'ard Away; And the Noble Art of Backing Winners on the Turf (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260054372 ISBN 13: 9780260054371

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Relive the thrill of the country rush and the art of riding in a lively, true-life hunting memoir.

This edition presents a colorful portrait of fox hunting days, master horsemanship, and the friendships that shaped a life in the field.

The book blends warm reminiscence with sharp storytelling, inviting readers to ride along through brisk hunts, memorable characters, and the quiet moments of country life. It captures the camaraderie, risks, and joys of the sport, along with personal reflections on ambition, success, and the simple pleasures found in the saddle.

Vivid hunting scenes and a behind-the-scenes look at fox packs, countryside covers, and racing runs.
Character-driven anecdotes about master horsemen, the dogs, and the people who lived for the hunt.
Thoughtful reflections on happiness, wealth, and what makes a life well spent outside the city.
A sense of time and place that evokes the English countryside in all its seasons.

Ideal for readers who enjoy memoirs of sport, rural life, and timeless tales of riding and companionship.

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