The Majesty of the Horse: An Illustrated History
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764164163 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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She has extensive experience in practical horse care, health, and management, and has published several books on horses, ponies, and dogs.illustratorAstrid Harrisson has many years of experience in photography, creative direction, and graphic design. She first began photographing horses while working on a ranch in Argentina, and has since traveled around the world capturing award-winning photos of equine subjects. Tamsin Pic
It pays homage not only to the physical splendor of the horse--its grace, beauty, strength, and adaptability--but also to its remarkable diversity. Separate chapters are devoted to-- The Ancient World-- the nomadic horse peoples of the Eurasian steppes, the Gotland Pony, used by the Goths as chariot horses, the Camargue, an ancient working breed that was taken into Spain by the Romans, and many more From the East-- Mongolian stocks, the influence of Ghengis Khan, the introduction of polo, the spread of the Arabian horse breed, and more The War Horse-- the rise of the heavy cavalry horse, Charles Martel and the influence of the Crusades on horse breeding, the Spanish and Portuguese originators of horse-riding cowboys, the horse in the Napoleonic wars, and more The New World-- the horse's arrival in South America, brought in by the Spanish, and the subsequent development of American breeds Racing Hunting and Sports Horses-- Racing thoroughbreds, Irish hunters, Holsteins, Australian breeds, and more Harness Horses, Carriage Driving, and Trotting-- the development of horses mainly used today for show and skill work, and German Oldenburg
This volume is highly recommended for horse lovers, animal lovers, and art lovers."--Patsy E. Gray, Library Journal, January 01, 2012 . Pickeral and Harrisson traveled across the world to research and photograph more than 80 breeds of horses--some common, some rare. The book shares little-known facts that explain the survival of horses in difficult environments; e.g., the purpose of the thick hairs that grow along the upper lips of Kazakh horses is to sift sand from the grass before they eat it, and the double coats of Exmoor ponies help them survive harsh winters. "Both writer Pickeral and photographer Harrisson have a background in art and a love of horses. This lovely illustrated volume is more
Jill D. Hoffmann said Praise from a horse lover--"Wow, get this book". I came across this book while I was shopping today and picked it up to take a look. I expected to find the usual nice photos with the standard unremarkable texts I had come to expect in books such as these. But, what a surprise! Gorgeous photos matched by an enjoyable and interesting narrative full of fascinating facts covering the origins, history and characteristics of each breed depicted. I could not put this book down.. Horse lovers unite! Ta H Behind this book! More than a beautiful coffee table book, with it's exquisite photographs and short breed descriptions, it is a must for any horse lover. A painless way, also, by the way, to learn some history, as she explains and describes the evolvement of each breeds background. And again, lest I wasn't clear, the achingly beautiful photographs of one of the most divine creatures on earth.. JulietRHarrison said Impressive. The Majesty of the Horse is chock full of amazing imagery and in depth, fascinating information. Well written and researched by Tamsin Pickeral. It is a tour de force match up of word and image. More then well worth the purchase!