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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.

Horse Racing the Chicago Way

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    A Hardback by Steven A. Riess

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons
      Published 5/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780815637417
      978-0815637417
      ISBN-10 0815637411
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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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