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Riding Recollections And Turf Stories (1894)

Riding Recollections And Turf Stories (1894)

Custance, Henry

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1165688417
ISBN13: 9781165688418
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Riding Recollections And Turf Stories is a book written by Henry Custance and originally published in 1894. Custance was a successful jockey in the late 19th century, and this book is a collection of his personal experiences and observations from his time in the horse racing world. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Riding Recollections, is a memoir of Custance's life as a jockey. He shares stories of his early days in the racing industry, his experiences riding in various races, and his interactions with other jockeys, trainers, and owners. Custance also provides insight into the physical and mental demands of being a jockey, as well as the risks and dangers involved in the sport.The second part of the book, Turf Stories, is a collection of short stories and anecdotes related to horse racing. Custance shares tales of famous horses, legendary jockeys, and memorable races. He also provides his own opinions on various aspects of the racing industry, such as the use of drugs and the role of gambling.Overall, Riding Recollections And Turf Stories offers a unique perspective on the world of horse racing from someone who lived it firsthand. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the sport, as well as a fascinating read for those who enjoy memoirs and personal accounts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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