The South Carolina Jockey Club (1857)

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a historical book written by John Beaufain Irving in 1857. It is a detailed account of the establishment and activities of the South Carolina Jockey Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious horse racing clubs in America. The book provides a comprehensive history of the club, from its founding in 1734 to its development into a major racing venue in the early 19th century. It also covers the various races held by the club, including the famous Carolina Cup, and provides biographical information on some of the most prominent jockeys and horses of the time. The South Carolina Jockey Club is an important historical document that captures the excitement and glamour of horse racing during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.