A Mirror of the Turf; Or, The Machinery of Horse-Racing Revealed, Showing the Sport of Kings as It Is To-Day

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bertram, James Glass, 1824-1892

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Mirror of the Turf; Or, The Machinery of Horse-Racing Revealed" by Louis Henry Curzon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the world of horse racing, specifically focusing on the systems, politics, and economic factors involved in what is often referred to as the "Sport of Kings." It provides insights into the realities behind racing, including the gambling practices that permeate the sport and the various players involved, such as trainers, jockeys, and bookmakers. At the start of this volume, the author establishes clear boundaries for his exploration of horse racing, emphasizing that the text is not meant to be a profession-oriented guide for those in the industry but rather a reflection intended for the general public's enlightenment. Curzon touches upon the significant impact of horse racing on society, explicitly stating that the darker aspects of the sport, including fraud and commercialism, will be highlighted. This sets the stage for a critical examination of horse racing as a business and cultural phenomenon, where the allure of gambling overshadows the traditional sporting spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by deaurider, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-10