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UK Travel - From Aintree to York: Racing Around Britain
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List Price: £7.99
Our Price: £5.99
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 798.40092
EAN: 9780553817461
ISBN: 0553817469
Label: Bantam Books
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2006-04-03
Publisher: Bantam Books
Studio: Bantam Books
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Amusing, informative, an enjoyable read.
Comment: Having bought this book to plug the many gaps in my knowledge on British racecourses, I was delighted to discover a book I found difficult to put down. Stephen Cartmell's warm and witty style was highly informative and very engaging.
The book is full of interesting facts not just about the racecourses but describing the surrounding areas for each one, enabling the casual reader to build up a real picture. Those who enjoy sampling on-course catering have found a sure ally in Stephen Cartmell, as descriptions of the food on offer pepper each piece.
Not just a racing guide then, but a travel book, a food guide and a snapshot of British social history. Be warned if you read it on public transport enroute to a race meeting - it's highly likely that you'll laugh out loud at least once.
Customer Rating:
Summary: ONE NOT TO MISS
Comment: I took a chance buying this book but wasn't disappointed. It's one of the
funniest sporting books I've ever come across but gives you a real feel of British racing and what it has to offer. It says on the back cover that 'Cartmell is afraid of offending no one'. The stories he tells certainly live up to the Racing Post review.
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Summary: Humorous, informative and more...
Comment: Although I've only visited a few of the courses described within, since reading the book I am itching to visit more. There are some wonderful stories to accompany the sound reference that this book provides making the whole read thoroughly enjoyable!
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Summary: Little more than a guidebook
Comment: This is just a guide book to racecourses, without any pictures.
I thought it would be a travel book around these courses detailling events and charcters met upon the way and adding a little humour and insight - it fails to deliver in this respect.
All I have done is read the reviews of the handful of courses I have been to and not bothered with the rest.
Should not be seen a travel writing.
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Summary: Great book for novices and experts alike
Comment: I thouroughly enjoyed this book and am sure it will be used as a quick reference for years to come. I found it both informative and hilarious at the same time and it has definately increased my knowledge on the great courses we have around the UK. It was quite revealing to see how well the Author did in his betting!
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