Calling the Horses, a Racing Autobiography

O'Sullevan, Peter

ISBN 10: 0091737141 / ISBN 13: 9780091737146

Published by Stanley Paul, London, 1989

About this Item

SIGNED by the AUTHOR on Half Title Page. The TV Commentator recalls over 50 years involvement in Horse Racing. 368 Pages. Illustrated with B&W & Colour photos & Drawings. 9 1/2" Tall. Gift inscription on ffep. Some wear to jacket and a small closed tear 1/2" long on front. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 005303

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Calling the Horses, a Racing Autobiography
• Publisher: Stanley Paul, London
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091737141
• ISBN 13: 9780091737146
• Binding: Cloth
• Condition: Near Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography & Autobiography
  • Sports & Recreation

About this title

Synopsis

This is a vegetable cookery book by the gourmet chef of the Miller Howe restaurant in Windermere. It is alphabetically arranged and contains nearly 200 recipes. Practical advice on buying and preparing vegetables is offered as well as culinary anecdotes and instruction.

About the Author

Sir Peter O'Sullevan is an Irish retired horse racing commentator for the BBC and correspondent for the Press Association, Daily Express, and Today. He was the BBC's leading horse racing commentator from 1947 to 1997, during which time he memorably described some of the greatest moments in the history of Britain's most popular race, the Grand National.