Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing

ISBN-13: 9780714682921 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 384 str.

Wray Vamplew; Joyce Kay

Opis

An encyclopaedia of one of Britain's oldest sports, this reference considers the traditional themes of gambling and breeding, and contains biographies of human personalities and equine stars. It also covers controversial issues and an eclectic mix of entries on such diverse themes as alcohol and racing inns, the church, weather and superstition.

O autorze

Wray Vamplew is Director of Research in Sport Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. Joyce Kay has taught for many years at The Open University, and now also teaches the University of Stirling.