They're off!: Horse Racing at Saratoga

by Edward Hotaling

Overview

This is the story of how one of America's first national resorts gave birth to the first national sport of horse racing. It introduces a parade of champions and their spectacular supporting characters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815603504
Publisher:	Syracuse University Press
Publication date:	08/01/1995
Series:	New York State
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	7.29(w) x 10.31(h) x 1.47(d)

About the Author

Edward Hotaling is a television writer and producer for NBC's WRC-TV in Washington, DC. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and other national publications. He has also been a radio broadcaster for NBC.

Editorial Reviews

As much social history as sports history, this is an account of how America's first national resort, Saratoga Springs, gave birth to and nurtured its first national sport and in the process had significant impact on American cultural life. Fine b&w photographs, etchings, and drawings illustrate the text. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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