Peter Upton Books

Presents over 250 color photographs of Arabian horses, and features essays that explore the origin of the Arabian breed, its distinguishing features and characteristics, and its spread throughout the world.

2021. No Edition Remarks. 134 pages. Signed by the author. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth. Black and white illustrations throughout. Flat signed by author to half-title page. Binding remains firm. Pages are bright and clear with no visible markings. Boards have light edgewear with corner bumping. Mild crushing to spine, with occasional markings overall. Unclipped jacket has light edgewear with chips and creasing. Sticker to front panel. Marking to rear panel.

The first Arab stallion brought to Britain (in the 1830s) from the Desert of Arabia was Padischah, whose pure-bred line still exists. This book provides an illustrated account of the Arab Horse, its origins and development of strains. It also offers a record of the desert-bred horses imported after Padischah.

The almost spiritual relationship between the Arab and his horse and the long-standing fascination the world over for this purest-bred of all animals who serve humanity lie at the core of this work. Tracing the history of the Arabian (or Arab) horse from before the time of King Solomon to the present day, the text by Peter Upton - author, artist and internationally recognized expert on the subject - explains the true origins of the breed and its role in Arab history. At the heart of the book are photographs of the horses themselves, arranged by geographical area. A comprehensive list of Arab horse organizations, registries and societies and a glossary of Arabic terms are included.