Racing Around Britain

Racing Around Britain
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Publisher : Aesculus Press Ltd
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 1904328199
ISBN-13 : 9781904328193
Rating : 4/5 (193 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Racing Around Britain by : Stephen Cartmell

Download or read book Racing Around Britain written by Stephen Cartmell and published by Aesculus Press Ltd. This book was released on 2004-01-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As relief from his lecturing duties, Stephen Cartmell set off to explore Britain using the cultural melting pot of the U.K. 's 59 racecourses as his staging posts. During his travels, the author observed the frequent absurdity of the British; the peculiarities of their institutions; and developed a satirical critique of one of the country's favourite pastimes. ability to find humour even in the face of petty officialdom, this acclaimed book is not simply a travelogue of racing but a key to understanding Britain and its curiously comical inhabitants. Racegoer, traveler or first time visitor, Stephen Cartmell's stories are sure to add colour to your journey.


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