It has been said that the invention of the Thoroughbred was the single most consequential turning point in the evolution of the horse since its domestication. Its blood has provided the key to superiority in nearly every equestrian discipline. Why the Thoroughbred was created, how, by whom, and how its progenitors survived war, politics and the ambitions, jealousies of monarchs, noblemen and politicians is the subject of Speed and the Thoroughbred. Handsomely illustrated with paintings and photographs, this is the first ...
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It has been said that the invention of the Thoroughbred was the single most consequential turning point in the evolution of the horse since its domestication. Its blood has provided the key to superiority in nearly every equestrian discipline. Why the Thoroughbred was created, how, by whom, and how its progenitors survived war, politics and the ambitions, jealousies of monarchs, noblemen and politicians is the subject of Speed and the Thoroughbred. Handsomely illustrated with paintings and photographs, this is the first book to identify and historically trace the three sources of Thoroughbred speed: the pre-Christian Irish Hobby, the 16th century English Running-Horse, and a few Middle-Eastern imports. More than ten years in the making, the author-the most prolific equine author and creative equestrian of the 20th century-believed it was his finest work of equine scholarship. It is the most important and fascinating book ever written about the Thoroughbred.
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Add this copy of Speed and the Thoroughbred the Complete History to cart. $55.00, very good condition, Sold by HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boston, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Derrydale.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 4to-over 9.75"-12" tall; Gift quality hardcover in black cloth covered spine over oatmeal paper covered boards. Spine ends and 3 tips sharp, internally as new. No names, tears or soil, unclipped dust jacket complete and shows light surface wear on rear panel. 193 pp, Illustrated with paintings, prints and photographs of the breeders, stallions and mares who shaped the thoroughbred lines from the 1500's to the twentieth century. Foreword by John T. von Stade. Chapters include: Patron List/ Dedication/ Acknowledgments/ Foreword/ Timelines/ Taproot Pedigree of the Thoroughbred Racehorse/ An Overview/ The Irish Hobby/ Hobby Influences in England/ Running-Horses/ Sprinting Speed Strains Before 1650/ Perils and 'Saviors': Foundation Mares and Their Breeders After 1650/ Imported 'Pure' Arabians; General Stud Book Entries; A Century of King's Plates, 1665-1780/ Diplomatic Gift Stallions; Barbs and Turcomans/ The Godolphin Arabian 1724-1753/ The Duke of Cumberland and Eclipse/ Surviving Speed Lines into the Twentieth Century/ Bibliography/ Glossary/ Index.
Add this copy of Speed and the Thoroughbred the Complete History Patrons to cart. $107.00, very good condition, Sold by HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boston, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Derrydale.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 4to-over 9.75"-12" tall; Lovely copy with negligible light spot on head of spine. Front board slightly sprung, tips sharp, internally as new. One of only 62 copies of the The "Patron's Edition" with a tipped-in vellum sheet presenting this volume to Mr & Mrs. Charles C. Abeles. Not signed by Alex but probably written by him. 193 pp, Illustrated with paintings, prints and photographs of the breeders, stallions and mares who shaped the thoroughbred lines from the 1500's to the twentieth century. Foreword by John T. von Stade. Publisher's letter to the patron laid-in: "the Patron's Edition was offered only to relatives, friends and those who held a special place in Alex's life.". Chapters include: Patron List/ Dedication/ Acknowledgments/ Foreword/ Timelines/ Taproot Pedigree of the Thoroughbred Racehorse/ An Overview/ The Irish Hobby/ Hobby Influences in England/ Running-Horses/ Sprinting Speed Strains Before 1650/ Perils and 'Saviors': Foundation Mares and Their Breeders After 1650/ Imported 'Pure' Arabians; General Stud Book Entries; A Century of King's Plates, 1665-1780/ Diplomatic Gift Stallions; Barbs and Turcomans/ The Godolphin Arabian 1724-1753/ The Duke of Cumberland and Eclipse/ Surviving Speed Lines into the Twentieth Century/ Bibliography/ Glossary/ Index.
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Add this copy of Speed and the Thoroughbred: the Complete History to cart. $52.95, good condition, Sold by GW Spokane Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Spokane, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Derrydale Press.
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Condition: GOOD-Used with some wear from use. May include stickers on cover, missing or wear to dustcover, inside cover, spine, slight curled corners, stains, and wear to the fore edge. All orders ship via UPS Mail Innovations-MAY TAKE UP TO 10 BUSINESS DAYS from first scan to be delivered.
Add this copy of Speed and the Thoroughbred: the Complete History to cart. $52.96, good condition, Sold by Seattle Goodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Derrydale Press.
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
Add this copy of Speed and the Thoroughbred: the Complete History to cart. $96.77, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Derrydale Press.
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