The Sporting Dictionary, and Rural Repository of General Information Upon Every Subject Appertaining to the Sports of the Field, Vol. 2 of 2 - Softcover
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This book is a comprehensive and erudite examination of the history and evolution of sporting horses. The author charts the emergence and development of Thoroughbreds in the context of 17th- and 18th-century British culture and explores how the foundation sires of the breed shaped racing from running to bloodlines to jockey and betting culture. Thematic analysis of key figures and events in the sport exposes the interplay of gambling, social status, breeding science, and equine anatomy and physiology in shaping the Thoroughbred as we know it today. Through meticulous research and insightful commentary, this book is essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the history, cultural significance, and enduring legacy of racing and Thoroughbred horseracing.
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