Horses and humans have had a symbiotic relation for as far back as we can see! We have partnered up for domestication, transport, competitions and even war! Through it all, horses have shown sharp intelligence and diligent loyalty! With pen and ink illustrations by Paul Brown, this book chronicles the legendary stories of 49 such horses. Whether it's horses made famous because of their human counterparts or their own actions - Fairfax Downey has it all! It will give you a very unique perspective into historical events, ...
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Horses and humans have had a symbiotic relation for as far back as we can see! We have partnered up for domestication, transport, competitions and even war! Through it all, horses have shown sharp intelligence and diligent loyalty! With pen and ink illustrations by Paul Brown, this book chronicles the legendary stories of 49 such horses. Whether it's horses made famous because of their human counterparts or their own actions - Fairfax Downey has it all! It will give you a very unique perspective into historical events, showing the ever-supportive roles horses have played, often in moments of dire need! For kids who love animals, this book is a treat as it is written with great affection and understanding of the horses! The short stories are arranged in a chronological order, taking you through the evolution of our relationship with them as history was shaped. It begins with the inevitable Bucephalus, ridden by Alexander the Great, and concludes with the famous racer Citation. Mixing history lessons with warmth, these make for great bedtime stories - they're succinct, powerful and real! Bring equine destiny to your bookshelf and enjoy the ride! Who knows, the next big horse could be yours?
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Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (Horses, History, Race horses, Chevaux Folklore, Horses) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Add this copy of Horses of Destiny to cart. $70.00, very good condition, Sold by Zephyrus Books, IOBA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wilmington, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1949 by Charles Scribner's Sons.
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Very Good in Fair jacket. First Edition / First printing (1949-letter "A" present on copyright page). Dealer notes in pencil and a small name label inside on endpapers. Dust jacket worn with chips and tears. Otherwise clean and intact throughout. 186 pages.
Add this copy of Horses of Destiny to cart. $34.01, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2023 by Living Book Press.
