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A Century Galloped By - HB
The first hundred years of the Victoria Racing Club. Why wasn't the man who founded the Victoria Racing Club ever it's Chairman? Who was the true founder of the V.R.C.?
A Century of Winners - HB
The Saga of 121 Melbourne Cups with Results and Statistics. Over the years the Cup has unfolded innumerable stories of joy and sorrow, of fortunes won and lost, the bargains and the costly failures, ugly ducklings...
A Collection of Australian Bush Verse - HB
Even though the traditional Australian way of life has almost disappeared we all love to identify with it; the little Aussie battlers, the swaggies, the shearers, the cattlemen and the old bush characters. It's all part of our heritage.
A Horse Called Mighty - PB
In April 1995, a plain brown horse was passed in at the famous Easter Sales in Sydney, virtually unnoticed. But he would go on to become the favourite of racegoers all over Australia.
All Things Bright and Beautiful
This omnibus volume comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vet in Harness.
Big West - April 1968 - True Stories of the Western Frontier
True Stories include -
Skirts, Powder-Puffs, and Rodeos - Females in Early Rodeos
Natchez's Pass
The Saga of Bethenia Owens Adair
Skirts, Powder-Puffs, and Rodeos - Females in Early Rodeos
Natchez's Pass
The Saga of Bethenia Owens Adair
Crazy Horse
Legends cloud the life of Crazy Horse, a seminal figure of American History, but an enigma even to his own people in his own day. Yet his story remains an encapsulation of the native American tragedy and the death of the untamed West.
Every Living Thing
Every Living Thing is a book for anyone who finds laughter and joy in the ways of animals, and who knows and understands the magic of wild places and beautiful countryside.
Every Living Thing - HB
"James Herriot vividly brings to life the days of triumph and disaster, pride and often heartache which are an inseparable part of life of a practicing vet in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales."
From the Heart, Voices of the American Indian.
From Moctezuma and Pontiac to Crazy Horse and Chief Joseph. Lee Miller was the writer and head of research for the television series based on 500 Nations - the acclaimed history of North American Indians.
Golden West - True Stories of the Old West - Nov 1966
True Stories include -
John Brisben Walker, Dynamic Dreamer
Tragedy in Paradise
Last Ute Action in Colorado
John Brisben Walker, Dynamic Dreamer
Tragedy in Paradise
Last Ute Action in Colorado
History of THE DERBY STAKES, The - HB
With lavish illustrations in both colour and black and white from contempory sources, this beautiful volume will undoubtedly be a winnder for all lovers of the Turf and the English social scene.
Horse and Pony Gift Book - HB
The contents in this book include some of these -
Getting to know your horse.
Pony Parade.
Pony Trekkers.
Horses by Thelwell.
Getting to know your horse.
Pony Parade.
Pony Trekkers.
Horses by Thelwell.
Horse Nonsense - PB
Messrs Sellar and Yeatman now turn their enquiring pens to the subject of horses and the people who ride, hunt and punt on them.
Horses and Courses - HB
"Those who read it will will be taken, as it were, on a world tour of racing, gaming and understanding of many different aspects of the sport..."
Horsesense(1950) - HB
A sporting spectacle in which famous horses and interesting personalities of the past strut the stage as realistically as their present proto-types.
If Only They Could Talk
The genial misadventures of James Herriot, a young vet in the lovely Yorkshire Dales, are enough to make a cat laugh - let alone the animals, if only they could talk.
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
The things that shouldn't happen to a vet happened to young James Herriot amidst some memorable characters, both animal and human, in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
James Herriot Collection, The - HB - Complete & Unabridged
Six books in one volume, from the ever-popular James Herriot, together form a hugely entertaining, account of his life as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales in the thirties.
Ladies in Racing - 16th Century to the present day - HB
In 1972, racing saw a woman as Champion Jockey for the first time in history - albeit a champion after a season of races limted to her own sex - but nevertheless yet another milestone signifying women's increasing role in the so-called 'sport of kings'.
Melbourne Cup, The (1861-1982) - HB
This Ninth, fully revised edition of Maurice Cavanough's standard reference on Australasia's greatest sporting event, the Melbourne Cup, records:..
Monty Roberts: The Horses in My Life
'The Horses in My Life' is a celebration of Monty Roberts' best-loved horses, chosen from the many thousands he has worked with over the years.
North American Indians - Myths & Legends HB
In countless tepees, across the wide expanse of the North American continent, the Indian storytellers filled the hours of darkness with tales of myth and magic that held their audiences spellbound in wonder.
Off the Track: Amazing True Racing Stories from Around the World - PB
Carefully chosen from the racing lore found in Australia, New Zealand and around the world, Off the Track features compelling stories written, selected and meticulously honed by two brothers who are passionate about the subject.
Phar Lap
Phar Lap was acclaimed the Greatest Racehorse ever! It is possible that his feats will never be beaten. Set against the Depression, the Phar Lap Story is one of winning and losing in hard times.
Shy Boy - The Horse that Came in from the Wild.
From the bestselling Author of "The Man Who Listens to Horses". Monty Roberts reveals the unique rapport he shares with one special horse: A Wild Mustang.
Some of My Friends have Tails - HB
Sara Henderson's love of animals was firmly established in her early years and has continued through her life. She has had many extraordinary relationships with them and now she shares some of those tales.
Sunline - Heart of a Champion
This is the remarkable story of a horse that came from nowhere to become the greatest race-mare of her generation, winning two Cox Plates and the revered Hong Kong Mile.
Tales of the Turf
Bill Casey has been writing about the humour and heartbreak of racing for over half a century, including a 30 year stint with the former Sydney Sun where he was Racing Editor ...
The Man Who Listens To Horses
The Man Who Listens to Horses reveals his deep love and understanding of horses. A new chapter specially written for this paperback edition describes his 1997 adventure "joining up" with a wild mustang...
To Ride a Fine Horse
Patsy Durack had always wanted to own and ride a fine horse and after he had made his fortune on the goldfields in 1851 his wish came true.
Traveller
Like Alexander and his war-horse Bucephalus, General Robert E. Lee and Traveller have become the stuff of legend: a brave man and his brave steed...
Vet in the Vale
David Dawson relates his true and hilarious experiences as a veterinary surgeon among the downs and vales of Berkshire, Hampshire and Wiltshire - horse country.
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