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A tribute to Australia's greatest racing horse ever. Presented with archival photographs, the book is a record of Phar Lap's life and achievements, and a chronicle of his impact on the culture of Australia. Also included are stories from Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson, specially commissioned pieces by prominent racing figures, and contributions from staff at the Museum of Victoria - the final resting place of the champion. For decades, schoolchildren have visited the museum; this book is published to coincide with its reopening, when Phar Lap - its most famous exhibit - will take pride of place.
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Geoff Armstrong has been involved in sports writing as author, editor, publisher and researcher for over a decade. He wrote the official centenary book of the Sheffield Shield A Century of Summers and he compiled and edited the rugby league anthology The Greatest Game. He is co-author with Mark Gately of the first history of Australia in international one-day cricket and together with Mike Whitney he wrote Whiticisms. Geoff also worked with Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh on all seven of Waugh's best-selling books. Peter Thompson's fascination with racing began when his grandmother backed Piping Lane at 40-1 to win the 1972 Melbourne Cup. As a commentator on sporting issues, his opinions have been read in the Age, The Financial Review and BRW and heard as that of Thommo from the Track' on Melbourne Radio's 3AW. As an owner of several slow horses, he has often been heard to invoke the chant of the hopelessly optimistic: 'Even Phar Lap ran last in his first race'.
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Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Artikel-Nr. G1865083461I5N00
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Allen & Unwin, 2002
ISBN 10: 1865083461
ISBN 13: 9781865083469
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Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Phar Lap By Armstrong, Geoff, Thompson, Peter. Publisher: Allen & Unwin , 2000, First Edition. Very good hardback with jacket. Slight edge-wear, no inscriptions. Jacket has some shelf-wear. For decades schoolchildren have made the pilgrimage to the Museum of Victoria to see the final resting place of our greatest racing horse ever. No wonder Phar Lap holds a special place in the hearts of Australians. Phar Lap is a fitting tribute to the legend. Beautifully presented with numerous archival photographs including some never published before, it's a detailed record of his life and achievements and a chronicle of his impact on the culture of our nation. Contents include stories from Henry Lawson and Banjo Patterson, specially commissioned pieces by prominent racing identities and contributions by Museum staff who have guarded the exhibit over the years. Generations of Australians have gazed in awe at the towering red champion with the mighty heart. Now at last he'll take pride of place in a stunning new museum. This book celebrates his return. Artikel-Nr. ABE-1704427405917
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