Originally published in 1886, this work contains a wealth of information on the history of horse racing in France. It includes chapters such as 'The French Jockey Club', 'The Invasion of Perfidious Alnion', 'Frank Picard and His Times', and many more. This is a fantastic work for anyone with an interest in the development of the sport of horse racing. To the republication of this book is added a specially commissioned introduction on the historical uses of horses for sports and utilities.