{"product_id":"the-equine-legacy-c-s-purdy-9780997515909","title":"The Equine Legacy: How Horses, Mules, and Donkeys Shaped America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"highly recommended...for anyone interested in equine and American connections\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"entertains as it teaches...well-researched, informative, and interesting \"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eReaders' Favorite \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of America's greatest heroes have not gotten the recognition they deserve. These heroes have four legs, and in \u003ci\u003eThe Equine Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e, you will have a front-row seat to the epic role the equine played in our country's evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom east to west, equines played significant roles in the exploration, settlement, and economic prosperity of America, while serving on the battlefield and entertaining citizens across the country. Much more than just beasts of burden, horses, mules, and donkeys were devoted partners and friends to our ancestors, who depended on them heavily, often for their very survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to shedding light on these important contributions, \u003ci\u003eThe Equine Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e also covers how an equine illness nearly brought the country to a standstill; how horses saved so many people from dreaded diseases; how equines paid the ultimate price to rebuild a major city; the men and women who devoted their lives to equine welfare; and how these special animals are still serving our country today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with first-person accounts from iconic and everyday Americans, and more than forty photographs that bring this story to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff, a horse lover, or a champion of the mule or donkey, \u003ci\u003eThe Equine Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the incredible equine role in our American journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. S. Purdy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0997515902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780997515909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mozaic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/08\/2017\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C. S. Purdy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43980804096255,"sku":"9780997515909","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_21c365ef-cc7b-4834-bb59-5a6cce78d33c.jpg?v=1683251982","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-equine-legacy-c-s-purdy-9780997515909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}