Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage 2008
Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage 2008

Author: Christine Shaw

Publisher: Debrett's Limited

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 2842

ISBN-13:

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The extraordinary life of Australia's first international racehorse, from creating new records in Australia to his life in California, where he won the Hollywood Gold Cup In wartime Sydney, a small and weedy racehorse kicked his way through the top tier of Australian racing. He was Shannon, one of the fastest horses the nation had ever seen. Between 1943 and 1947, Shannon broke record after record with his garrulous jockey Darby Munro. When they sensationally lost the Epsom Handicap by six inches, they forever were stamped by the race they didn't win. Sold in August 1947 for the highest price ever paid at auction for an Australian thoroughbred, Shannon ended up in America. Through headline-snatching pedigree flaws, acclimatization, and countless hardships, he blitzed across the ritzy, glitzy racetracks of 1948 California. Smashing track records, world records, and records set by Seabiscuit, the Australian bolted into world fame with speed and courage that defied all odds. Long before Black Caviar, So You Think, and Takeover Target, Shannon was Australia's first international racehorse. Starring Hall of Fame trainers and jockeys, Hollywood lawyers, and legends Bernborough and Citation, this is his tremendous story.

A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank, But Uninvested with Heritable Honours
A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank, But Uninvested with Heritable Honours

Author: John Burke

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-08

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 9781297499913

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage 2000
Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage 2000

Author: Charles Kidd

Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

Published: 2002-07-02

Total Pages: 1160

ISBN-13: 9781561592654

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A reference classic for nearly 200 years, Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage 2000 is the 146th edition and has been completely revised and updated since the previous edition was published in 1995. Packed with useful, hard-to-find information, this volume lists all members of the British Royal Family, all members of the peerage and baronetage, their collateral branches, and their coat of arms. Ideal for genealogical, historical, and social research, this volume is a convenient, reliable, fun-to-browse guide to Britain's titled families that will be used and appreciated.

Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners
Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners

Author: John Morgan

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books

Published: 2001-11-16

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780312281243

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There is no better time than now for a definitive guide to contemporary civilized living. As traditional codes of behavior have given way to an increasingly informal society, many people are disconcerted by the current lack of guidelines. The established rules are as important as ever, but need adaptation for the complications and developments of the twenty-first century. The Debrett's New Guide to Etiquette and Modern Manners cuts through the confusion to combine the very best of traditional standards of conduct with acceptable modern innovations. Packed with no-nonsense step-by-step advice, it covers everything from basic table manners to how to equip yourself at the grandest royal and diplomatic gatherings. Written with clarity and wit, this book celebrates the charm, beauty, and fascination of classic good manners, and their enduring role in a civilized society.