Horses and Heroes - The Story of the Horse in America for 450 YearsPaperback, 21 December 2010

This antique volume comprises a fascinating and insightful account of the history of the horse in the U.S.A. Containing a series of factual accounts and a wealth of historical information, this is a text that will considerably appeal to those with an interest in equine history or in the history and development of America. The chapters of this text include: 'The Horse Returns to America', 'Father Kino's Mustangs', 'Little Janus Leaves His Mark', 'Old Snip and His Narragansett Pacers', 'Paul Revere Borrows a Mare', 'Prince Charlie Helps Save the Revolution', 'Washington's Magnolia Loses to Jefferson's Roan', 'The Little Bay Stallion Names Justin Morgan', etcetera. This antique book was first published in 1949, and is proudly republished now complete with a new introduction on the horse used for sports and utility.