By the mid-1980s, football hooliganism in the UK was endemic. The thugs were rampant, crowds were falling and the Government was near despair. Among the worst gangs in the country was a crew of thieves and thugs who followed Birmingham City FC. They looted shops, ransacked pubs and butchered rival fans. They called themselves the Zulu Warriors. In 1987, West Midlands Police set up a secret unit to infiltrate the gang and bring them down. Operation Red Card was born.
For devoted foxhunters, and many more who love British sporting art and literature, one of the worst effects of a hunting ban is the cultural damage which it would wreak. Recorded by cave men, and extolled by Greek philosophers, the Chase in all its forms has never lacked painters and writers to record its pleasures. Michael Clayton, former Editor of Horse and Hound, widely read hunting correspondent and author, has selected the most memorable literature and the most outstanding pictures and images to celebrate foxhunting's contribution to the quality of life in the British countryside. When foxhunting became Britain's premier hound sport in the late 18th century it stimulated a new abundance of prose, poetry, oils and water-colours seeking to capture the unique pleasures of hunting in the beautiful winter landscapes of the British Isles. The satirical humour of Surtees, creator of John Jorrocks, the riveting accounts of epic hunts by the great hunting correspondent Nimrod (Charles James Apperley) have been cherished by generations, and followed by a host of sporting writers and artists. Michael Clayton has edited The Glorious Chase as a tribute to all who conserved a great national sport, and to those who fight for its survival.
A guide for the young rider who wants to get the best out of riding and keeping a pony. It covers buying a pony, stabling and care, choosing and maintaining equipment, mounting and riding, with emphasis on safety. Advice is offered on various forms of competitive riding and on Pony Club membership.
Hardback book with dust jacket titled THE A Modern Guide to Foxhunting by Michael Clayton. Published by Stanley Paul in 1981. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-BS-2-TS-down) rareviewbooks
Es gehört zu den bekanntesten und meist verkauften Jeep-Büchern in Deutschlands: Michael Claytons „Der Jeep“. Das äußerlich eher unscheinbar wirkende Büchlein, das 1986 erstmals erschien und -zig Auflagen erlebte, ist nun nach einer längeren Pause wieder lieferbar. Überarbeitet, ergänzt und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht, hat diese sehnlichst erwartete Neuauflage wieder das Zeug zum Klassiker der Motorliteratur - wie auch das Fahrzeug, um das es hier geht: den seit 60 Jahren bekannten, kernigen Geländewagen Jeep in all seinen Spielarten und Weiterentwicklungen. Nach wie vor gibt es kein kompetenteres Buch zur Geschichte des Ur-Jeeps und zur Restaurierung des Klassikers, doch finden hier nun auch die neuesten Entwicklungen der mittlerweile zu DaimlerChrysler gehörenden Marke Beachtung. Inhaltsverzeichnis: 1. Die Vorgeschichte 2. Der Sieger wird ausgewählt 3. Der Jeep im Einsatz 4. Eine neue Ära 5. Der Nachfolger 6. Weitere 20 Jahre 7. Restaurieren Anhang Technische Daten des MB - Motor - Getriebe - Getriebeübersetzungen - Fahrgestell - Abmessungen und Gewichte - Elektrische Anlage Technische Daten des MB im Einzelnen - Motor - Kraftstoffanlage - Kühlsystem - Kupplung - Schaltgetriebe - Antriebswellen und -gelenke - Lenkung - Vorderachse - Hinterachse - Bremsen - Räder - Federn - Stoßdämpfer - Rahmen - Elektrische Anlage - Massekabel Dank
