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Dorothy Brooke And The Fight To Save Cairo'S Lost War Horses
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Born In June 1883 To An Aristocratic Scottish Family, Dorothy Gibsoncraig Was Brought Up With Dogs And Horses. In 1926 She Married Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Brooke, Recipient Of The Distinguished Service Order In World War I And A Writer On Equine Culture. She Followed Her New Husband To Cairo, Where She Discovered Thousands Of Malnourished And Suffering Former British War Horses Leading Lives Of Backbreaking Toil And Misery.Brought To The Middle East By British Forces During The Great War, These Excavalry Horses Had Been Left Behind At The Wars End, Abandoned Like Used Equipment Too Costly To Send Home. In Dorothy Brooke And The Fight To Save Cairos Lost War Horses Grant Haytermenzies Chronicles Not Only The Lives And Eventual Rescue Of These Noble Creatures, Who After Years Of Deprivation And Suffering Found Respite In Brookes Old War Horse Memorial Hospital, But Also The Story Of The Challenges Of Founding And Maintaining An Animalrescue Institution On This Scale.The Legacy Of The Old War Horse Memorial Hospital And Its Founder Endures Today In The Dozens Of International Brooke Animalwelfare Facilities Dedicated To Improving The Lives Of Working Horses, Donkeys, And Mules Across Africa, Asia, And Latin America.The Author, Grant Haytermenzies, Is Making A Donation Of 20% Of The Royalties From The Book To The Brooke Hospital For Animals And 20% Of The Royalties To Its Affiliate In Egypt, Brooke Hospital For Animals (Egypt). Neither The Author Or The Publisher Receives Any Payment From Brooke Or Any Other Party In Connection With Sales Of This Book.The Brooke Hospital For Animals Is A Charity Registered In England And Wales No. 1085760.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dorothy Brooke and the Fight to Save Cairo's Lost War Horses'? A: The book chronicles the life of Dorothy Brooke and her efforts to rescue malnourished British war horses left in Cairo after World War I, detailing her journey and the establishment of the Old War Horse Memorial Hospital.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Grant Hayter-Menzies, who explores the significant contributions of Dorothy Brooke to animal welfare.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages, offering an in-depth look at its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Dorothy Brooke and the Fight to Save Cairo's Lost War Horses' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2017.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in animal welfare, history, equine culture, and charitable efforts will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Does the author donate any proceeds from the book? A: Yes, Grant Hayter-Menzies donates 20% of the royalties to The Brooke Hospital for Animals and an additional 20% to its affiliate in Egypt.
- Q: What is the significance of the Old War Horse Memorial Hospital? A: The hospital was founded by Dorothy Brooke to rescue and care for former British war horses, and it has inspired numerous animal-welfare facilities across the globe.
- Q: Is there any information about the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that customers receive a quality product.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is illustrated, enhancing the reader's experience with visual representations related to the content.