Little Book Of The Grand National

Author : Julian Seaman
Publisher : G2 Entertainment
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1782811923

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Little Book of the Grand National by Julian Seaman Pdf

The Grand National is the most famous horse race in the world. Officially first run in 1839 it is now watched in 140 countries on television with viewing figures of more than 500 million. Run in early April at Aintree, Liverpool, this spectacular steeplechase over 30 fearsome fences and four and a half miles has had a history filled with drama. In the first running a Captain Becher fell into the ditch which now bears his name. In 1956 the Queen Mother's Devon Loch looked set to win, ridden by future thriller writer Dick Francis in the saddle, only to belly flop, legs akimbo, yards from the line. In 1967 there was a pile- up at the fence before the Canal Turn allowing 100/1 outsider Foinavon to come through to win. In the 1970s, when the future of the race looked seriously in doubt, the three amazing wins by Red Rum re-engaged the public, and who can forget the emotional victory of cancer survivor Bob Champion and Aldaniti in 1981? The 'National has thrown up some great characters such as the Spanish nobleman the Duke of Albuquerque and English racing journalist Lord Oaksey. In the history of the race, the largest number of runners was an enormous field of 66 and the fewest to finish was just two. In 1993 a starting fiasco resulted in the race being declared null and void and, only four years later, it was postponed by a bomb scare and was run on the following Monday. Little Book of the Grand National tells all these tales, illustrated with great contemporary pictures and photographs.

Author : Alex Tulloch
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750953993

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Little Book of Liverpool by Alex Tulloch Pdf

The Little Book of Liverpool is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Alex Tulloch’s new book gathers together a myriad of data on this historic city. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise.A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. For instance, did you know that the clock on the Liver Buildings was started at the precise moment that King George V was crowned on 22 June 1911? Thought not.A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Author : Ruth Illingworth
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780750981552

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Little Book of Westmeath by Ruth Illingworth Pdf

The Little Book of Westmeath is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Westmeath. Here you will find out about Westmeath’s history and archaeology, its buildings and architecture, its culture and sport and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Westmeatj and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this fascinating county.

Author : Anne Holland
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780750958288

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The Little Book of Horse Racing by Anne Holland Pdf

Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term 'gee-gee' comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, details of classic races, famous riders, racing records, amusing anecdotes and criminal goings-on. A compendium of the fascinating, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Horse Racing can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.

Author : Stuart Hylton
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780750963220

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Little Book of the 1970s by Stuart Hylton Pdf

The Little Book of the 1970s is a fast-paced and entertaining account of life in Britain during an extraordinary decade, as we moved from the swinging sixties to the punk-rock seventies. Here are dramas, tragedies, scandals and characters galore, all packaged in an easily readable ‘dip-in’ format. Witness how major national and international events impacted on the population at home, the progress made by technology and the fads and fancies of fashion and novelty. Those who lived through the decade (and are therefore experts on the subject) should find plenty to remind, surprise, amuse and inform them, while a younger generation will see how different the world of the 1970s was to the one that we inhabit today.

Author : Mary Frances Budzik
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781510762947

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The Little Book of Lore for Horse Lovers by Mary Frances Budzik Pdf

The ultimate gift for absolutely every horse owner! Chock full of fun facts, trivia, and illustrations, this fun book will answer all the horse-related questions you could ever have. For example... Who said “The horse is God’s gift to man?” What should you keep in an equine first aid kit? Where did the word flibbertigibet come from? When did General Patton save the famous Lipizzan horses? Why is a horse with two riders the symbol of the Knights Templar? How did the producers of the TV show make Mr. Ed talk? Find out the answers to these intriguing questions and much, much more in this equine extravaganza of horse hints, pony tales, and foal facts.

Author : David Arscott
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750954020

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Little Book of Sussex by David Arscott Pdf

The Little Book of Sussex is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without.Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). David Arscott’s new book gathers together a myriad of data on Sussex. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise.With chapters on folklore, history, geography, celebrity Sussexians and much more, this is an ideal book for all those who know and love this quintessentially English county.

Author : Brian White
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750969345

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The Little Book of Bray & Enniskerry by Brian White Pdf

The Little Book of Bray & Enniskerry is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts.Here you will find out about Bray and Enniskerry's history, their famous faces, their buildings and streets, their sporting heritage and their myths and legends. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through the area's past.A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of these ancient settlements.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Library Australia
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cats
ISBN : 9780642276919

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Little Book of Cats by Anonim Pdf

Australians have strong feelings for the cats in their lives--love for their elegance and poise, appreciation for their soothing presence, respect for their independence and aloofness, enjoyment of their antics, and reluctant acceptance of their 'gifts'. The latest addition to the National Library's popular 'Little Books' series, the Little Book of Cats celebrates the close relationship between Australians and their cats. Poems by authors such as Les Murray, William Hart-Smith, Eric Rolls and Gwen Harwood are accompanied by beautiful images from the Library's collection, including engravings by Lionel Lindsay, a photograph by Harold Cazneaux and a painting by eighteenth-century Korean artist Pyon Sang-byok.

Author : Mark Rees
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750969222

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The Little Book of Welsh Culture by Mark Rees Pdf

Did you know? Richard Burton claimed that he would rather have played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old Vic. Local rivalries between choirs in the 'land of song' used to be so fierce that fights would break out following singing competitions. Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War, and a near-death crash landing inspired his first published work. The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, crammed full of myths, traditions and personalities. Experience the country's immense artistic legacy as never before, from the medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its modern-day transformation into a thriving filming location for big-screen blockbusters. Discover the truth behind the ancient druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas' infamous lifestyle, and learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise – and unearth some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the way.

Author : Anne Holland
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780750958288

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The Little Book of Horse Racing by Anne Holland Pdf

Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term ‘gee-gee’ comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, details of classic races, famous riders, racing records, amusing anecdotes and criminal goings-on. A compendium of the fascinating, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Horse Racing can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Soil surveys
ISBN : UOM:39015003277699

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Soil Survey by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Electronic
ISBN : WISC:89007691660

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American Journal of Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anne Holland
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781474612005

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The Grand National by Anne Holland Pdf

Every year the Grand National produces very different stories from jockeys and horses alike; uplifting scenes from a victor and heartbreak when a mere inch divides the loser from the winner at the end of nearly four-and-a-half miles and thirty challenging fences. In 1839 the first winner was aptly named Lottery. Back then, huge crowds rode to Aintree by horseback, in carriages, carts or on foot. Today the Grand National is probably the world's most famous horse race, with a global television audience of some 600 million in 140 countries. This richly informed book focuses on the race's various record-breakers, rather than being a purely chronological history of this greatest of all steeplechases. Many records have stood the test of time: in 2019, Tiger Roll's second consecutive victory was the first time that the feat had been achieved since Red Rum in 1973-74. Anne Holland's authoritative history celebrates one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles. 'A well-organised and cheerily anecdotal volume' Spectator

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BML:37001200131311

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Year-book of Australia by Anonim Pdf