KEELHAULED
A History of Unsportsmanlike Conduct
and The America's Cup.
By Doug Riggs
First Edition, 1986
Angus and Robertson, Australia.
Hardcover with dustjacket.
308 pages. Book measures 235 mm x 160 mm approx.
In this carefully researched inside story of Cup contests, past and present, Doug Riggs reveals the secret alliances, lying, intimidation, spying, media manipulation and other forms of psychological warfare that have become increasingly important influences on the contests outcome to the point where little remains today of the spirit of "friendly competition between foreign countries" that inspired the oriinal Deed of Gift.
The book is in good used condition. Some foxing to page ends.
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