Horse Racing the Chicago Way Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911 |
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| Author:
| Riess, Steven |
| Series title: | Sports and Entertainment Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8156-3741-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2022 |
| Publisher: | Syracuse University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.