A Portrait of the Horse
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It has taken nearly 60 million years for the horse to evolve from Eohippus, the Dawn Horse, to the modern horse we know and love today. Horse-lovers do not need to be reminded of the debt they owe Equus caballus, but to others, this may not be so immediately apparent. While the horse has been eulogized and has on occasion even assumed mythical proportions, it is at heart a practical creature. While it has achieved harmony with mankind, it has never forgotten its place within the natural world. In a sense, the horse can be seen as man's traveling companion through life, and this is a task he as accepted with generosity and grace over many thousands of years. The horse, more than any other animal, has had the strongest connections with human history, and his influence on our culture has been profound. Before the dawning of the mechanical and industrial age, he was indispensable to man: while he was sharing our lives on a domestic level, he was also a beast of burden and a method of transport. From carrying conquering armies into battle, he has made the seamless transition to his latest incarnation as an athlete, and now excels in sport and competition.
Format:Hardcover
ISBN:0760793212
ISBN13:9780760793213
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:Unknown
Length:255 Pages
Weight:3.65 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Beautiful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
We only have about 4 or 5 books about horses and we don't own or even ride horses but this is an absolutely wonderful edition showing the sheer beauty of these wonderful animals. The photography is perfect and many of the photos show the horses in full stride, the wind in their mane and life shining in their eyes. It is amazing to find that there are so many different breeds around the world, each possessing their own unique qualities & beauty. I don't think all the breeds that exist are listed but it is still a wonderful guide showing the vast diversity that makes up the horses world. I believe that the Arabs have a saying that the horse is God's greatest gift to mankind. Looking at this book's photos I would have to agree (followed closely by a Collie dog of course!) I would recommend this book to anyone who loves the beauty of the horse.
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