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The Essential Horse-used
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This Book Looks Not Only At The Origin And Development Of Horse Breeds, The Use Of Horses In Warfare, Agriculture, Transport, Sport, Entertainment And Literature, But Also At The Changing Attitudes To The Horse And Its Welfare. It Is Illustrated Throughout With Depictions Of The Horse In Art Including Medieval Illuminations And Paintings By Stubbs And Munnings And With Horserelated Equipment Such As Queen Elizabeth I'S Riding Saddles And Examples Of Horse Armour.Today, Only Our Frequent Use Of Horserelated Phrases Reminds Us Of The Historic Interdependance Between People And Horses. However, For The Past 2000 Yearsat Least Until The End Of The Nineteenth Centurythe Horse Has Pulled The Plough, Carried Messages And People, Turned The Mill, Participated In Sports At Breakneck Speed, And Carried Man To War. In Return, The Horse Has Been Housed, Fed, Tended And Even Worshipped. The Relationship Is One Of Mutual Trust.
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- Q: What is 'The Essential Horse' about? A: 'The Essential Horse' explores the origin and development of horse breeds, their roles in warfare, agriculture, transport, sport, entertainment, and literature, as well as changing attitudes towards horse welfare.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Essential Horse'? A: The book is authored by Hilary Bracegirdle.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Essential Horse' have? A: 'The Essential Horse' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Essential Horse'? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Essential Horse' published? A: 'The Essential Horse' was published on May 23, 2000.
- Q: Is 'The Essential Horse' in good condition? A: Yes, this is a used book that is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What are some features of 'The Essential Horse'? A: The book features illustrations of horses in art and depictions of horse-related equipment throughout its content.
- Q: What edition of 'The Essential Horse' is available? A: 'The Essential Horse' is a 1st Paperback Edition.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Essential Horse'? A: The book covers various topics, including the historical relationship between people and horses, their use in sports, and the welfare of horses.
- Q: Does 'The Essential Horse' include illustrations? A: Yes, it is illustrated with depictions of horses in art and equipment related to horses.