A History Of Steeple Chasing (1901)

by William Charles Arlington Blew

Book Overview

""A History of Steeple Chasing"" is a book written by William Charles Arlington Blew and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of steeplechasing, a popular equestrian sport that involves horses jumping over obstacles such as fences and ditches. The author covers the origins of steeplechasing in Ireland, where it was first developed as a way for fox hunters to test their horses' abilities. He then traces the sport's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165276836
• ISBN13: 9781165276837
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"