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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
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 1997
- Reliure
- (rigide)
Modes de paiement
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- Titre
- The Majesty of the Horse
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Dean Server
- Éditeur
- Smithmark Publishers
- Publié
- 1997
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN10
- 0765192446
- ISBN13
- 9780765192448
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, La nature, Animaux, Encyclopédie
- Évaluation
- 4 sur 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.