The Melbourne Cup
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
Markings: Previous owner
Few sporting events carry the mythic weight of Australia's most celebrated horse race, and The Melbourne Cup by Maurice Cavanough and Meurig Davies stands as a definitive chronicle of this iconic institution. With a foreword by the legendary trainer 'Bart' Cummings — a man synonymous with Cup glory — this volume presents the rich, dramatic history of a race that has captivated a nation since its inaugural running in 1861. From the thundering hooves of champion thoroughbreds to the glamour of the Flemington grandstands, the authors detail the personalities, triumphs, and heartbreaks that have made the Melbourne Cup far more than a mere horse race — it is a cultural phenomenon that stops Australia in its tracks every November. Cavanough and Davies write with an authority born of deep immersion in the world of Australian turf history, weaving together race results, human drama, and social history into a compelling narrative tapestry. The book illuminates the broader significance of the Cup as a mirror of Australian society — its egalitarianism, its passion for sport, and its capacity to unite a continent in shared anticipation. Published by Pollard Publishing Co., this is an essential volume for racing enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about the traditions that define the Australian national character — leaving the reader to wonder which untold story from the mounting yard still waits to be discovered.
Author: Maurice Cavanough & Meurig Davies
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few sporting events carry the mythic weight of Australia's most celebrated horse race, and The Melbourne Cup by Maurice Cavanough and Meurig Davies stands as a definitive chronicle of this iconic institution. With a foreword by the legendary trainer 'Bart' Cummings — a man synonymous with Cup glory — this volume presents the rich, dramatic history of a race that has captivated a nation since its inaugural running in 1861. From the thundering hooves of champion thoroughbreds to the glamour of the Flemington grandstands, the authors detail the personalities, triumphs, and heartbreaks that have made the Melbourne Cup far more than a mere horse race — it is a cultural phenomenon that stops Australia in its tracks every November. Cavanough and Davies write with an authority born of deep immersion in the world of Australian turf history, weaving together race results, human drama, and social history into a compelling narrative tapestry. The book illuminates the broader significance of the Cup as a mirror of Australian society — its egalitarianism, its passion for sport, and its capacity to unite a continent in shared anticipation. Published by Pollard Publishing Co., this is an essential volume for racing enthusiasts, historians, and anyone curious about the traditions that define the Australian national character — leaving the reader to wonder which untold story from the mounting yard still waits to be discovered.