Horses and Heroes: The Story of the Horse in America for 450 Years (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432556754)

Horses And Heroes: The Story Of The Horse In America For 450 Years is a comprehensive book that takes the reader on a journey through the history of the horse in America. Written by Frazier Hunt, the book covers the period from the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century to the present day.The book explores the role of the horse in American history, from the early days of exploration and settlement to the development of the American West. It covers the use of horses in agriculture, transportation, and warfare, as well as their importance in sports and entertainment.Horses And Heroes also tells the stories of some of the most famous horses in American history, including Secretariat, Seabiscuit, and Trigger. The book discusses the breeding and training of these horses, as well as their impact on American culture.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the close relationship between humans and horses, and the important role that horses have played in shaping American history. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations, making it an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in American history or the history of the horse.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: 1432556754
ISBN-13: 9781432556754
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d