Famous Horses Of The Civil War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258003517)

""Famous Horses of the Civil War"" by Fairfax Downey is a book that explores the important role that horses played in the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the most famous horses that were used during the war, including those ridden by famous generals such as Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of the war, such as the role of horses in cavalry charges and the use of horses for transportation. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the horses and their riders, as well as historical context and analysis. In addition to providing information about the horses themselves, the book also explores the human-animal relationship that developed between riders and their horses during the war. It discusses the emotional bonds that formed between soldiers and their horses, and how these relationships impacted the outcome of battles. Overall, ""Famous Horses of the Civil War"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of the war. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, as well as for horse lovers and enthusiasts.Contains The True Stories Of Sixty-Four Famous Chargers, Their Breeding, Bravery, Endurance, And The Love Between Them And Their Masters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Fairfax Downey
ISBN-10: 1258003511
ISBN-13: 9781258003517
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2011
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d