Jockey: the rider's life in american thoroughbred racing
Auteur :
Gruender, Scott A.
Éditeur :
Gruender, Scott A.
ISBN :
9780786428199
Date de publication :
1 oct. 2006
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
308 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Being a jockey is more than a career, it's a way of life. Often viewed as second-rate athletes, partly because of their small size, these riders are in actuality some of the toughest men in the athletic world. This book looks at the self-employed, independent contractor known as the jockey and the all-encompassing culture of the race track.