Gallops

This vintage book contains David Grey's 1898 novel, &quote;Gallops&quote;. It is an entertaining and witty story of a rural community centred around the traditional English sport of horse racing. A delightful glimpse into nineteenth-century England, &quote;Gallops&quote; is highly recommended for lovers of horses and those with an interest in the history of English horse racing. Contents include: &quote;The Parish of St. Thomas Equinus&quote;, &quote;Braybrooke's Double-Event Steeplechase&quote;, &quote;How the Fence-Breakers' League was 'Stumped'&quote;, &quote;The Ride of his Life&quote;, &quote;The 'Transfigured Pair'&quote;, &quote;The Popularity of Tompkins&quote;, &quote;Chalmers's Gold Piece&quote;, &quote;The Bishop's Missionary Meeting&quote;, &quote;His First Race&quote;, and &quote;Carty Carteret's Sister&quote;. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on horse racing.