The Racecourse and Hunting Field. The Doncaster ST. Leger by Sir Francis Doyle

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Title: The Racecourse and Hunting Field. The Doncaster ST. Leger by Sir Francis Hastings Doyle. Limited edition copy
Summary: “The Doncaster St. Leger” describes the excitement and drama surrounding the famous St. Leger horse race at Doncaster. Doyle presents the race not simply as a sporting event, but as a great Yorkshire social and cultural occasion.
The poem focuses on:
The large and enthusiastic crowd gathering at the racecourse. 
The excitement and tension as the horses prepare to race. 
The beauty, speed and strength of the racehorses. 
The intense emotions of the spectators, especially those who have money or pride invested in particular horses. 
The dramatic progress of the race and the anticipation of the final result. 
The strong sense of Yorkshire identity and pride associated with the St. Leger. 
Doyle also captures the mixture of wealth, gambling, sport and social excitement surrounding nineteenth-century horse racing. The race becomes almost a spectacle in which everyone, from wealthy owners to ordinary spectators shares the same excitement.
 
Author: Sir Francis Hastings Doyle
Publisher: Constable and Co. London
Year Published: 1931
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 
Dimensions: 25.5cm x 15.5cm 
Notes: Inscribed by previous owner. From the library of Sybil Gardner. Limited edition of 750 copies
SKU: VSS / 273 / H / 7684 / 6053
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Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable
Book condition: Fair. Rubbing, bumps, toning, foxing, handling marks, marks
Binding: Intact
Pages: 58 pages
 
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