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- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
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This attractive, informative book will act as a guide for the horse lover, offering a brisk ride through the history of this remarkable animal and its many uses in agriculture, warfare, and transportation. The ground covered includes life cycle, conformation, and gaits; a comparison of the domestic and wild horse; and a thorough section on the history of horse racing and competitive equestrian events. Finally, there is a detailed chapter describing a number of specific breeds. Combining modern photography with reproductions of historical paintings and drawings, this handsome volume, with its 105 full-color illustrations, will gratify all those who love this magnificent and beautiful animal.
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The Majesty of the Horse, Dean Server
- Language
- Released
- 1997
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The Majesty of the Horse
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dean Server
- Publisher
- Smithmark Publishers
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN10
- 0765192446
- ISBN13
- 9780765192448
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Nature, Animals, Encyclopedia
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- This attractive, informative book will act as a guide for the horse lover, offering a brisk ride through the history of this remarkable animal and its many uses in agriculture, warfare, and transportation. The ground covered includes life cycle, conformation, and gaits; a comparison of the domestic and wild horse; and a thorough section on the history of horse racing and competitive equestrian events. Finally, there is a detailed chapter describing a number of specific breeds. Combining modern photography with reproductions of historical paintings and drawings, this handsome volume, with its 105 full-color illustrations, will gratify all those who love this magnificent and beautiful animal.