GER McKENNA ON GREYHOUNDS. By John Martin.
1989 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 238mm). Pp160. B/w photographs, illustrations. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.
"Ger McKenna is the most feared name in greyhound racing. His consistent record of training winners has earned him the nickname of Maestro. In Ger McKenna on Greyhounds, John Martin penetrates the mystery surrounding the man with the golden touch, the master of greyhound training." Chapters include: Early years; Family rivalry; The trainer; Prince of Bermuda; English Derby; Irish Derby; Costello Derby; Irish Cesarewitch; Irish Laurels; The racing kennel; A-Z of practical hints; Coursing; The Waterloo Cup; The Maestro. Also, six appendices and a brief bibliography.
"Ger McKenna is the most feared name in greyhound racing. His consistent record of training winners has earned him the nickname of Maestro. In Ger McKenna on Greyhounds, John Martin penetrates the mystery surrounding the man with the golden touch, the master of greyhound training." Chapters include: Early years; Family rivalry; The trainer; Prince of Bermuda; English Derby; Irish Derby; Costello Derby; Irish Cesarewitch; Irish Laurels; The racing kennel; A-Z of practical hints; Coursing; The Waterloo Cup; The Maestro. Also, six appendices and a brief bibliography.
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Book Code
35818
| Author | Martin (John). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 35818 |
| ISBN | 0948955902 / 0948955902. |
| Book Description | Slight use to boards, finger-prints and tanning to edges. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1989 |
| Publisher | Ringpress. |
| Place | Lydney, Gloucestershire. |