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Horse Racing the Chicago Way

- Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911

About Horse Racing the Chicago Way

Chicago in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was second only to New York as a centre of both thoroughbred racing and off-track gambling. This book shines a light on its fascinating, complicated history, exploring the role of political influence and class; the business of racing; and its cultural and social significance.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780815637417
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 448
  • Published:
  • May 30, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 333 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: October 17, 2024

Description of Horse Racing the Chicago Way

Chicago in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries was second only to New York as a centre of both thoroughbred racing and off-track gambling. This book shines a light on its fascinating, complicated history, exploring the role of political influence and class; the business of racing; and its cultural and social significance.

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