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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the most influential books on horse racing ever written, this classic work by a leading jockey of the 18th century remains a valuable resource for horse lovers and sports enthusiasts today. Chifney's insights into the physiology, psychology, and strategy of racing are as relevant now as they were two centuries ago. This edition features a faithful reproduction of the original 1804 text, complete with illustrations and annotations. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or a casual fan, this book is a must-read.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - One of the most influential books on horse racing ever written, this classic work by a leading jockey of the 18th century remains a valuable resource for horse lovers and sports enthusiasts today. Chifney's insights into the physiology, psychology, and strategy of racing are as relevant now as they were two centuries ago. This edition features a faithful reproduction of the original 1804 text, complete with illustrations and annotations. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or a casual fan, this book is a must-read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Uncommon title. 8vo. 127pp + many pages of ads. Blue boards with gilt lettering to spine & Royal Arms to front board. Respined professionally using original publishers blue boards and original spine laid on. Internally complete with no inscriptions. Atractive heraldic bookplate of H. R. Maunsell on front blank endpaper.…

Bound without half title in 20th-century quarter tree calf over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt; head & tail of spine sl. chipped. Samuel Chifney, 1753-1807, was an English horsemen and the retained jockey of the Prince of Wales (later George IV). He had a distinguished career riding for the Duke of Bedford and Lord Egremont winning both the Epsom Derby and The Oaks many times before he was hired by the Prince in 1790. After only a year in the Prince's service, Chifney was involved in a scandal at Newmarket for losing his first and winning his second race on the same horse, Escape. He had placed a wager on his second race and not his first, leading the Jockey Club to conclude that he had thrown the first race deliberately in order to increase the odds and therefore his profit on the second. Chifney denied the charges but his reputation was ruined; despite inventing a bit that is still named after him today, he died in Fleet Prison after going into debt trying to market his invention. This work, which was first published c.1795, outlines not only his distinct riding and training style but also his account of the Escape scandal.…