Horse racing the Chicago way : gambling, politics, and organized crime, 1837-1911 /

""Horse Racing the Chicago Way" contextualizes the history of horse racing in Chicago, analyzing the role of political influence and class in the rise and fall of thoroughbred racing; the business of racing; the cultural and social significance of racing; and the impact widespread opp...

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Author / Creator: Riess, Steven A. (Author)
Format: eBook Electronic
Language:English
Edition:First edition.
Imprint: Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, 2022.
Series:Sports and entertainment.
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