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Horse Racing the Chicago Way : Gambling, Politics, and Organized Crime, 1837-1911 /
""Horse Racing the Chicago Way" contextualizes the history of horse racing in Chicago, analyzing the role of political influence and class in the rise and fall of thoroughbred racing; the business of racing; the cultural and social significance of racing; and the impact widespread opp...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Syracuse, New York :
Syracuse University Press,
2021.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | ""Horse Racing the Chicago Way" contextualizes the history of horse racing in Chicago, analyzing the role of political influence and class in the rise and fall of thoroughbred racing; the business of racing; the cultural and social significance of racing; and the impact widespread opposition to gambling in Illinois had on the sport. It also examines the nexus that existed between horse racing, politics, and syndicate crime"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource: illustrations (black and white) ; |
| ISBN: | 9780815655282 |