Famous Harness Horses (1916-1931)

Famous Harness Horses by Geoffrey D. S. Bennett (Volume II: 1916–1931) focuses on some of the best-known harness racing horses of the early 20th century. The book is a historical and pictorial record of famous trotters and pacers from that era, featuring detailed accounts of their racing careers, breeding, owners, and achievements.

Key features of the book include:

• Profiles and histories of celebrated harness horses from 1916–1931
• Coverage of British harness racing and trotting culture
• Tissue-guarded photogravure and black-and-white photographic plates
• Photographs by W. A. Rouch
• A foreword by Loula Long Combs
• Limited edition printing of only 600 copies (this is number 37)

The book is regarded as both a sporting history and a collector’s item, especially valued for its photographic illustrations and documentation of notable harness racing horses of the period.

Hardback copy.

Retailing elsewhere for £110+