Horses And Heroes: The Story Of The Horse In America For 450 Years (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164503699)

Horses And Heroes: The Story Of The Horse In America For 450 Years is a comprehensive and engaging book written by Frazier Hunt. The book tells the story of the horse in America, from its arrival with the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century to the present day.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of horses in the American Revolution, the development of the horse racing industry, the use of horses in the Civil War, and the impact of the automobile on the horse industry.Throughout the book, Hunt weaves together historical facts and anecdotes with his own personal experiences and observations. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring the story to life.Overall, Horses And Heroes is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in American history, horses, or both. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the important role that horses have played in shaping the history of America.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: Frazier Hunt,Robert Hunt
ISBN-10: 1164503693
ISBN-13: 9781164503699
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d