ISBN: 9780733316005 - Great Australian Racing Stories (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. Reprint. 328 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None Issued. Reprint. 328 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Paperback. 1. A collection of the best literature about the Australian racetrack, this volume of stories and verses, by some of our greatest writers, is all about the Aussie love affair with the Sport of Kings, from bush picnic races to the Melbourne Cup.The stories and verses in this collection are not just anecdotes, racing history pieces or rehashed feature articles from sports journalists; first and foremost they are good literature.The common thread running through the wonderful Australian short stories featured in this volume is the real Aussie character and passion for life that racing seems to bring out in our culture.There are tales of childhood dreams, great achievements, victory in adversity and also tales of tragedy and heartbreak. There are stories of crazy schemes and hilarious events that could only happen on an Australian racetrack. There are colourful, larger-than-life characters immediately recognizable to us all. We all had an uncle like some of the characters we meet here.There is also a fine collection of stirring ballads, hilarious verses and poignant and moving poetry.Racing is the sport of kings and deadbeats. No Australian activity better reflects our national character and its weaknesses and strengths. This volume captures all the colour and passion, tragedy and emotion that thoroughbred racing brings to the lives of the owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, punters, battlers and dreamers who live with horses every day, or just love a bet on the Melbourne Cup. 2009. Reprint. A trade paperback copy in very good condition. 2.6 Centimeters X 15.4 Centimeters X 23.1 Centimeters.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. 328pp, stories, verses, fun, poignancy Size: 8vo.

Stiff Board Cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Impression, 1st Edition. 328 pages. A firm straight unmarked book, appears unread, about as good as new.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Some creasing to back cover. Interior and binding are still excellent. The finest racing stories and verses from some of Australia's best-loved writers. Banjo Paterson, C J Dennis, Adam Lindsay Gordon, Nat Gould, Jim Bendroit and Les Carlyon, among others, tell tales of childhood dreams, outstanding achievements, victories, tragedies and heartbreak. Jim Hayes shares his favourite stories of bush racing, famous finishes, rorts and betting ring battles, everything from tall tales of impossible feats to true stories of battlers and champions like Phar Lap, Carbine and Octagonal.…