Steeplechasing & Foxhunting

In two centuries steeplechasing and fox hunting became part of the British sporting heritage and that of many other countries. Steeplechasing began in the thrilling cross-country races held in Ireland in the mid 18th century. In England it caught on slowly until the first important race in 1830. Then the sport quickly became popular, and produced world famous  races such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National.

128 pages, has a plastic cover to protect the cover. Pages showing some marking from wear and tear but doesn’t affect reading

Published in 1977 by New English Library Limited