Great Australian sports rorts is a colourful collection of infamous (and sometimes ingenious) rorts, schemes and swindles covering over a hundred years of Australian sports history — in all its underhanded glory. From illegal goat racing and fake pigeon races to faulty oars, underweight ostrich riders and jockeys who jump off mid-race and head for the hills, there is never a dull moment. Perfect reading for all sports lovers.
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Great Australian sports rorts is a colourful collection of infamous (and sometimes ingenious) rorts, schemes and swindles covering over a hundred years of Australian sports history — in all its underhanded glory. From illegal goat racing and fake pigeon races to faulty oars, underweight ostrich riders and jockeys who jump off mid-race and head for the hills, there is never a dull moment. Perfect reading for all sports lovers.
Details:
- ISBN:
- 9781740668941
- Format:
- Paperback
- Page Count:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.50cm x 15.30cm
- Weight:
- 370g
- Publisher:
- Hardie Grant Books
- Genre:
- Sport
