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From Aintree to York

By Stephen Cartmell

From Aintree to York

By Stephen Cartmell

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Writer and psychologist Stephen Cartmell set off to explore Britain using the cultural melting pot of the UK's 60 racecourses as his staging posts. During his travels the author observed the frequent absurdity of the British the peculiarities of their institutions and developed a satirical critique of one of the country's favourite pastimes.
With his acute eye for observation an appreciation of the ridiculous and the ability to find humour even in the face of petty officialdom this acclaimed book is not simply a travelogue of racing but a key to understanding Britain and its curiously comical inhabitants. Racegoer traveller or first time visitor Stephen Cartmell's colourful stories are sure to entertain.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
498
Release Date:
2006-04-03
Publication Date:
2006-04-03
Publisher:
Bantam
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0553817469
ISBN13:
9780553817461
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
0
Weight:
579 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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