The History Of Australian Thoroughbred Racing (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Harold Freedman, Andrew Lemon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Classic Reproductions, Melbourne; , 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This two-volume reference set in the sporting history and equine studies genre presents a comprehensive chronicle of Australian thoroughbred racing from colonial foundations to the modern era. It details the evolution of breeding, training, and racecourse development, illustrating how social, economic, and regional forces shaped the national racing identity. Lemon and Freeman argue for the cultural centrality of the turf, documenting legendary horses, influential owners, and pivotal races that defined generations. The volumes instruct on administrative reforms, betting systems, and the rise of professional jockeys, while uncovering the sport’s intersection with Australian politics, class, and media. Richly illustrated and meticulously sourced, this edition commands attention from historians, collectors, and racing enthusiasts for its archival depth and narrative authority.
Author: Harold Freedman, Andrew Lemon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Classic Reproductions, Melbourne; , 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This two-volume reference set in the sporting history and equine studies genre presents a comprehensive chronicle of Australian thoroughbred racing from colonial foundations to the modern era. It details the evolution of breeding, training, and racecourse development, illustrating how social, economic, and regional forces shaped the national racing identity. Lemon and Freeman argue for the cultural centrality of the turf, documenting legendary horses, influential owners, and pivotal races that defined generations. The volumes instruct on administrative reforms, betting systems, and the rise of professional jockeys, while uncovering the sport’s intersection with Australian politics, class, and media. Richly illustrated and meticulously sourced, this edition commands attention from historians, collectors, and racing enthusiasts for its archival depth and narrative authority.