Fred Archers life was one of unparalleled success. He was Champion Jockey for twelve years between 1874 and 1886. He had fame, fortune, was one of the most eligible bachelors in England and attracted the attentions of a Duchess, yet his life was marred by tragedy and ended in the most tragic of circumstances. Chronicling the life of one of England's greatest jockeys and sportsmen, this book seeks to assess his character through the extent of his work and through his relationships, drawing upon the reminiscences of those people closest to him. This is a book not just for followers of horseracing or racing history, but for anyone who may be interested in the life story of an individual whose ambition and courage earned him a place in history and folklore
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Höhe: 234 mm
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978-1-86105-611-5 (9781861056115)
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Amanda Murray was born in 1969. She attended Liverpool Polytechnic and gained a degree in Librarianship and Information Science. She has always loved horses and history and Race to the Finish: The Life and Times of Fred Archer is her first book.
