This early work on greyhound racing and breeding was originally published in 1927. The author was a well-known dog book writer of his day, with his main interest being dogs of a sporting variety. This well researched book will prove of much interest to all with an involvement with greyhounds. It con
Adopting the Racing Greyhound
β Scribed by Cynthia A. Branigan
- Publisher
- Howell Book House
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 226
- Edition
- 3
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Excellent and informative.
However, the 'as new' copy of the book I received was written in and the text was highlighted in several places.
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31 pages : 23 cm
"The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you."<br /> βJoan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project <p>"Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner."<br /> βHal and Karen Hawley, Grey
A history of the sport that attempts to recreate the great moments when its popularity was at its peaks. The book has evolved from the personal experience of the author who is a sports journalist, and the daughter of one of Britain's leading greyhound owners.
Greyhound racing emerged rapidly in Britain in 1926 but in its early years was subject to rabid institutional middle-class opposition largely because of the legal gambling opportunities it offered to the working class. Though condemned as a dissipate and impoverishing activity, it was, in fact, a si