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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few sporting traditions are as deeply woven into the fabric of Australian national identity as thoroughbred horse racing, and The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing — presented across two magnificent volumes — stands as the definitive chronicle of the sport from its colonial origins to the modern era. Harold Freedman and Andrew Lemon trace the dramatic arc of Australian racing history, documenting legendary horses, pioneering trainers, fearless jockeys, and the great tracks that became cultural institutions, from Flemington to Randwick. Rich in archival detail and lavishly illustrated, this two-volume set presents a sweeping narrative that captures both the pageantry and the grit of the turf. The authors argue convincingly that Australian thoroughbred racing is not merely a sport but a social phenomenon that shaped communities, economies, and the national character itself. Authoritative in scope yet vivid in storytelling, this landmark work leaves the reader wondering which great champion or untold story awaits on the very next page.
Author: Harold Freedman & Andrew Lemon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, =
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few sporting traditions are as deeply woven into the fabric of Australian national identity as thoroughbred horse racing, and The History of Australian Thoroughbred Racing — presented across two magnificent volumes — stands as the definitive chronicle of the sport from its colonial origins to the modern era. Harold Freedman and Andrew Lemon trace the dramatic arc of Australian racing history, documenting legendary horses, pioneering trainers, fearless jockeys, and the great tracks that became cultural institutions, from Flemington to Randwick. Rich in archival detail and lavishly illustrated, this two-volume set presents a sweeping narrative that captures both the pageantry and the grit of the turf. The authors argue convincingly that Australian thoroughbred racing is not merely a sport but a social phenomenon that shaped communities, economies, and the national character itself. Authoritative in scope yet vivid in storytelling, this landmark work leaves the reader wondering which great champion or untold story awaits on the very next page.