"Turf Celebrities I Have Known" 1891 DAY, William
$250
DAY, William
[290] pp.
F.V. White & Co.
1891
Ex libris J.S. Wadsworth Geneseo, N.Y.
James Wolcott Wadsworth (October 12, 1846 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 24, 1926 in Washington, D.C.) was an American farmer, soldier and statesman.
8 3/4" x 6 1/4"
dampstaining condition noted
A charming and humorous memoir of the author's encounters with various racing luminaries, from jockeys to trainers to wealthy owners, during his time as a racecourse reporter. With anecdotes and insights into the world of thoroughbred racing, this book will appeal not just to racing enthusiasts but anyone who enjoys a good story.