The Torrance-Clendennin Episode and the Melville Letters: On Racing, Hunting, Steeplechasing, Clubs and Club Life, Etc

By Clarence D Levey

Book Overview

The Torrance-Clendennin Episode And The Melville Letters, On Racing, Hunting, Steeple Chasing, Clubs, And Club Life, Etc. (1892) is a book written by Clarence D. Levey. This book is a collection of various letters and documents related to horse racing, hunting, and other related topics. It includes the Torrance-Clendennin episode, which was a highly publicized scandal involving horse racing in the late 1800s. The book also contains letters written by Herman Melville, the famous American author, on various topics such as hunting, steeple chasing, and club life. The book provides a comprehensive look at the world of horse racing and hunting in the late 1800s, and the various controversies and scandals that surrounded these sports. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of horse racing and hunting, as well as the social and cultural aspects of these sports.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120206766
• ISBN13: 9781120206763
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"