Horse People: Thoroughbred Culture in Lexington and Newmarket
The world of Thoroughbred racing is glamorous, secretive, dangerous, and seductive--the sport of kings and the poor man's obsession. While the spectacle of racing stirs the imagination, it belies the ruthless business that lies beneath.This engaging original study demystifies this complex world by comparing centers of excellence in Britain and North America. Drawing from intensive field work in Suffolk's Newmarket and Kentucky's Lexington, Rebecca Cassidy gives us the inside track on all players in the industry--from the elite breeders and owners to the stable boys, racetrack workers, and veterinarians. She leads us through horse farms, breed…
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- ISBN: 978-0-8018-8703-1
- EAN: 9780801887031
- Produktnummer: 23428302
- Verlag: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
- Seitenangabe: 208 S.
- Masse: H23.4 cm x B15.6 cm x D1.9 cm 449 g
- Gewicht: 449
- Sonstiges: Ab 22 J.
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