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From Gladiateur To Persimmon

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From Gladiateur To Persimmon: Turf Memories Of Thirty Years is a book written by Sydenham Dixon in 1901. The book is a memoir of Dixon's experiences in the world of horse racing over a period of thirty years. The title refers to two famous racehorses - Gladiateur and Persimmon - who were both winners of the Epsom Derby. Dixon provides a detailed account of the horses he has known and the races he has witnessed, as well as the people he has met in the racing world. The book covers a range of topics related to horse racing, including breeding, training, jockeys, and the history of the sport. Dixon's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Overall, From Gladiateur To Persimmon: Turf Memories Of Thirty Years is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of horse racing.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781104129804
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 328
  • Udgivet:
  • 4. marts 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x18x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 477 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. november 2024
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From Gladiateur To Persimmon: Turf Memories Of Thirty Years is a book written by Sydenham Dixon in 1901. The book is a memoir of Dixon's experiences in the world of horse racing over a period of thirty years. The title refers to two famous racehorses - Gladiateur and Persimmon - who were both winners of the Epsom Derby. Dixon provides a detailed account of the horses he has known and the races he has witnessed, as well as the people he has met in the racing world. The book covers a range of topics related to horse racing, including breeding, training, jockeys, and the history of the sport. Dixon's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a fascinating insight into the world of horse racing in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Overall, From Gladiateur To Persimmon: Turf Memories Of Thirty Years is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of horse racing.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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