The new encyclopedia of the horse /
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Dorling Kindersley, �2000.Edition: [Expanded & updated American ed.]Description: 464 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cmISBN:- 0789471817
- 9780789471819
- 636.1 21
- SF285 .E345 2000
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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ADULT REFERENCE | Chamberlin Free Public Library | Reference | R 633.1 EDW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 34517000339278 |
Includes index.
Story of the horse -- Early use -- Eastern influence -- Classical riding -- Great studs -- Influence of the pony -- Americas -- Working horse -- Horse at war -- Sporting horse -- Horse management -- Training & equipment.
"Over 150 breeds of horses and ponies are featured in this work ... Arranged chronologically, chapters trace the horse from its evolution and early use to classical riding, its influence in different areas of the world, and the horse at work, in sports, and in war. Within each chapter are highlighted breeds associated with the period, geographic area, or activity." Am Libr.
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