A History Of Steeple Chasing (1901)

""A History of Steeple Chasing"" is a book written by William Charles Arlington Blew and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of steeplechasing, a popular equestrian sport that involves horses jumping over obstacles such as fences and ditches. The author covers the origins of steeplechasing in Ireland, where it was first developed as a way for fox hunters to test their horses' abilities. He then traces the sport's evolution in England and other parts of the world, discussing its growth in popularity and the development of new techniques and equipment. The book also includes biographies of famous steeplechase horses and jockeys, as well as descriptions of famous races and courses. Throughout the book, Blew provides a detailed and engaging account of steeplechasing's rich history and its enduring appeal to horse racing enthusiasts around the world.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.