The Cheltenham Festival

The Cheltenham Festival
Author: Robin Oakley
Publisher: Aurum
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-03-03
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1781313903
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The Cheltenham Festival is nowadays the biggest event in the racing year – in visitor numbers eclipsing Royal Ascot, the Grand National or the Derby. In 2011 it is a hundred years since the 1911 running of the National Hunt Chase marked the birth of the Festival, providing the perfect occasion for Robin Oakley's new history. This is a work of both history and celebration – telling the story of how three days of jump racing beneath Cleeve Hill in Cheltenham became a vast sporting event attracting an average of 50,000 spectators per day. Before the War it saw legendary horses like Golden Miller; after the War the Irish invasion began – both horses and spectators; in the Sixties, Arkle, the greatest jumps horse of all time duelling with Mill House in the Gold Cup. In recent years there have been Cheltenham favourites like Desert Orchid, winning a gruelling Gold Cup in the mud, Dawn Run, Best Mate (2 Gold Cups), hurdlers like Istabraq and Persian War, and the grey hero One Man. But also it is a story of the craic and the characters, like the Irishman who won enough on Istabraq to pay off his mortgage, then lost it again on the Champion Chase, and reflected, "Ach, it was only a small house anyway…" This is a book for both the committed Festival-goer, Guinness in hand, and every armchair racing fan.

The Complete Works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The Complete Works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Author: Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 8544
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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Edward Bulwer-Lytton's The Complete Works presents a comprehensive collection of the author's writings, showcasing his versatile literary style and exploring various themes such as romance, adventure, and the supernatural. Known for his vivid descriptions and intricate character development, Bulwer-Lytton's works transport readers to different time periods and settings, making them truly immersive reading experiences. This compilation serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the diverse literary landscape of the Victorian era. From historical novels to occult fiction, this collection highlights the author's enduring legacy in the literary world. Edward Bulwer-Lytton, a prolific writer and politician, drew inspiration from his own life experiences and the societal changes of his time to create compelling narratives that continue to captivate readers. His works reflect a keen understanding of human nature and a fascination with the supernatural, blending realism with elements of fantasy to create truly unique stories. Bulwer-Lytton's dedication to his craft and his ability to craft engaging plots have solidified his place in literary history as a master storyteller. I highly recommend The Complete Works of Edward Bulwer-Lytton to all literature enthusiasts and anyone interested in exploring the diverse genres and themes of Victorian literature. This collection offers a treasure trove of literary gems that showcase the author's talents and enduring influence on the literary world.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton: Collected Works

Edward Bulwer-Lytton: Collected Works
Author: Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 8525
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:
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This unique and meticulously edited collection of Edward Bulwer-Lytton's greatest works includes: Novels & Novellas:_x000D_ The Last Days of Pompeii_x000D_ The Pilgrims of the Rhine_x000D_ Rienzi, the last of the Roman tribunes_x000D_ Falkland_x000D_ Pelham_x000D_ The Disowned_x000D_ Devereux_x000D_ Paul Clifford_x000D_ Eugene Aram_x000D_ Godolphin_x000D_ Asmodeus at Large_x000D_ Ernest Maltravers_x000D_ Alice, or The Mysteries (A sequel to Ernest Maltravers)_x000D_ Calderon, the Courtier_x000D_ Leila, or The Siege of Granada_x000D_ Zicci: A Tale (A prequel to Zanoni)_x000D_ Zanoni_x000D_ Night and Morning_x000D_ The Last of the Barons_x000D_ Lucretia_x000D_ Harold, the Last of the Saxons_x000D_ The Caxtons: A Family Picture_x000D_ A Strange Story_x000D_ My Novel, or Varieties in English Life_x000D_ The Haunted and the Haunters, or The House and the Brain_x000D_ What Will He Do With It?_x000D_ The Coming Race, or Vril: The Power of the Coming Race_x000D_ Kenelm Chillingly_x000D_ The Parisians_x000D_ Pausanias, the Spartan _x000D_ Short Stories:_x000D_ The Incantation_x000D_ The Brothers_x000D_ Poetry:_x000D_ The New Timon_x000D_ Constance_x000D_ Milton_x000D_ Eva_x000D_ The Fairy Bride_x000D_ The Beacon_x000D_ The Lay of the Minstrel's Heart_x000D_ Narrative Lyrics; or, The Parcæ_x000D_ King Arthur_x000D_ Corn-Flowers I_x000D_ Corn-Flowers II_x000D_ Earlier Poems_x000D_ The Land of Promise: A Fable_x000D_ Play:_x000D_ The Lady of Lyons, or Love and Pride_x000D_ Historical Works:_x000D_ Athens: Its Rise and Fall_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

Handbook on Islam and Economic Life

Handbook on Islam and Economic Life
Author: M. Kabir Hassan
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2014-12-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1783479825
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øHandbook on Islam and Economic Life is a unique study, one of the first of its kind to consider Islam within a broader economic sphere. Covering a wide breadth of topics and research, it explores how Islam impinges upon and seeks to shape major aspect