The Encyclopedia of the Horse
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0433399953 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Also interspersed throughout are notable horse-and-rider partnerships, such as El Cid and Babieca, as well as over 1,000 full-color photographs, illustrations, and maps, making this ode to Equus as beautiful as it is fascinating. With too many wonders close inspection dispels both mystery and joy. Expertly folding together the evolution of the horse with every major breed and its contribution to civilization, author Elwyn Hartley, editor of Riding magazine for over 18 years and author of 30 books on horses, divides his subject into 10 historically chronological chapters, covering "in words and pictures, the development over 60 million years of the small jungle animal into the various and sophisticated breeds of the 20th century." Beginning with Eohippus, or the Dawn horse, from the Eocene period, Hartley takes the reader on a fascinating journey, stopping along the way to discuss hundreds of notable breeds, including Frie
cks said Four Stars. yes, it had some breeds you don't see often.. "An absolutely beautiful effort" according to Joseph H Pierre. I can't imagine a more beautifully presented or informative book for anyone interested in horses. This large (10" X 12", An absolutely beautiful effort Joseph H Pierre I can't imagine a more beautifully presented or informative book for anyone interested in horses. This large (10" X 12", 400 page) volume, is replete with full color illustrations tracing the evolution of the horse from Eohippus and Mesohippus to the pr. 00 page) volume, is replete with full color illustrations tracing the evolution of the horse from Eohippus and Mesohippus to the pr. "Great photography" according to A Customer. I've owned a copy for years and never get tired of pouring over it. It's the excellent photography and layout of the book that I love. You really get a sense of the look of an individual breed and there's some history all woven through. So I sent a copy