Gallops

This vintage book contains David Greys 1898 novel Gallops. It is an entertaining and witty story of a rural community centred around the traditional English sport of horse racing. A delightful glimpse into nineteenth-century England Gallops is highly recommended for lovers of horses and those with an interest in the history of English horse racing. Contents include: The Parish of St. Thomas Equinus Braybrookes Double-Event Steeplechase How the Fence-Breakers League was Stumped The Ride of his Life The Transfigured Pair The Popularity of Tompkins Chalmerss Gold Piece The Bishops Missionary Meeting His First Race and Carty Carterets Sister. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on horse racing.