The South Carolina Jockey Club (1857) - Hardcover

by John Beaufain Irving (Author)

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a historical book written by John Beaufain Irving in 1857. The book is a comprehensive account of the South Carolina Jockey Club, which was one of the most prominent horse racing clubs in the United States during the 19th century.The book provides a detailed history of the club, including its founding, its members, and its most notable races. It also explores the social and cultural significance of horse racing in the South during this time period, and how the sport was intertwined with issues of race, class, and politics.In addition to its historical content, The South Carolina Jockey Club also includes descriptions of various horse breeds and racing techniques that were popular during the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of horse racing, the South, or American culture during the mid-1800s.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1857 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.