Horses (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Roger Pocock

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ISBN 10: 0365511021 ISBN 13: 9780365511021

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Horses traces the long, fascinating journey of the horse from forest-dwelling ancestors to the animals we ride today, weaving science, history, and adventure into one vivid story.

This edition surveys the origins of the horse, from the tapir-like forebears to early four-toed predecessors, and shows how hooves, snouts, and cautious forest living shaped a strong, fast companion for humans. It also travels across continents, exploring pack trails, ancient markets, and the ways cultures discovered and used horses through time.

Along the way, you’ll encounter famous chapters on the Bay horse of Africa, Libyan riding traditions, and the spread of horses from China to Europe, all presented with a hunter’s eye for detail and a love of the animal’s character. The material blends natural history with the human stories that horsemen and traders carried along the world’s trails.

Origins and evolution: from early ancestors to the traits that define horses today.
Global journeys: how pack trails and trade connected cultures across continents.
Human-horse relationships: riding, chariots, and the cultural role of horses through the ages.
Observations on behavior and anatomy: how hooves, lips, and senses help horses live and work.

Ideal for readers of natural history and world history alike, offering a readable blend of science, legends, and travel through time.

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