"Horse Racing Greats - Mr. Peter Purcell Gilpin" contain a biographical sketch of one of horse racing's great legends. Interesting and informative, this volume is not to be missed by fans of the sport and those with an interest in its history and notable figures. Also included is a specially-commissioned new introduction on horses, dealing with the various uses of horses and looking at their history and development throughout history. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.