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Horse Racing the Chicago Way - Steven A. Riess - Bog

- Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911

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Chicago in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was second only to New York as a centre of both thoroughbred racing and off-track gambling. This book shines a light on its fascinating, complicated history, exploring the role of political influence and class; the business of racing; and its cultural and social significance.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780815637271
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 448
  • Udgivet:
  • 8. Juni 2022
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 333 g.
  • 2-4 uger.
  • 25. Juni 2024
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Chicago in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was second only to New York as a centre of both thoroughbred racing and off-track gambling. This book shines a light on its fascinating, complicated history, exploring the role of political influence and class; the business of racing; and its cultural and social significance.

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