New York : The Century Co., 1898.[New York] : The De Vinne Press
Physical Description:
[10], 226 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsPS3513.R39 G35 1898Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Printer's statement from title page verso.Podeschi, J.B. Books on the horse and horsemanship, 267BAC: British Art Center copy bound in publisher's original pictorial red cloth. Inscribed by the author on half-title: "To Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer, the godmother of this book, who christened it 'Gallops', with the affectionate regards of her friend David Gray, September 25th, 1898."
Contents:
The parish of St. Thomas Equinus -- Braybrooke's double event steeplechase -- How the fence-breaker's league was "stumped"-- The ride of his life -- The "transfigured pair" -- The popularity of Tompkins -- Chalmer's gold piece -- The Bishop's missionary meeting -- His first race -- Carty Carteret's sister.
Subject Terms:
Manners and customs -- Fiction. | Short stories. | Steeplechasing -- Fiction. | Van Rensselaer, Schuyler, Mrs., 1851–1934 -- Presentation inscription from David Gray. | Gray, David, 1870–1968 -- Presentation inscription to Mrs. Schuyler Van Renssalaer.