Phar Lap by Geoff Armstrong-Legendary Australian Racehorse-NEW Copy

Description

A
chronicle
of the impact of a much-loved and much-lauded horseracing icon, this
is a complete account of Phar Lap’s life. It details the many mysteries of his
career, from his purchase as a gangly gelding bought cheaply in New Zealand to
the infamous shooting that occurred just days before his great triumph in the
1930 Melbourne Cup and his tragic, previously unexplained death in the United
States. Bringing to life the characters of the racetrack, this book also
examines the way the media played a part in building the legend.
Beautifully
presented with archival photographs, newspaper articles, and racing
memorabilia, this book commemorates one of the best racehorses of all time.
Geoff Armstrong
,
Peter Thompson
Allen & Unwin, 2003 -
History
- 216 pages
Book Condition - New unread copy.