Originally published in 1886, this work contains a wealth of information
on the history of horse racing in France. It includes chapters such as
'The French Jockey Club', 'The Invasion of Perfidious Alnion', 'Frank
Picard and His Times', and many more. This is a fantastic work for
anyone with an interest in the development of the sport of horse racing.
To the republication of this book is added a specially commissioned
introduction on the historical uses of horses for sports and utilities.