Nancy L. Mohr

Nancy L. Mohr’s newest book is The Leonardo da Vinci Horse & The Pilot, a dramatic gift from America to the people of Italy. (Ebook) Thereby hangs a tale. The modern-day horse was launched by a small sidebar in a larger article about Leonardo da Vinci in the September 1977 issue of National Geographic – titled The Horse That Never Was. Leonardo dreamed of a monumental bronze horse that would glow in the Milanese sunlight, guaranteeing his place in history as a sculptor, for none larger had ever been conceived… and then lost. The romantic legend, interwoven with creative genius and human frailty cast its spell over Charles Dent, a retired United Airlines pilot, artist and art collector who was already a Leonardo admirer and a Renaissance in his own right. He decided then and there that Leonardo and Italy should have a horse – as a gesture of appreciation from the American people for the legacy of the Italian Renaissance that has enriched our own culture. Charlie Dent took up the Horse’s reins and remained at full gallop for the rest of his life.

The book shares the adventures of the modern Horse and through the 1999 unveiling in Milan.

The author of Delicious Memories, journeys where strangers shared recipes became friends; The Lady Blows A Horn, a biography of Nancy Penn Smith Hannum, the Cheshire Hunt's legendary master of hounds, and other books and numerous articles in national magazines. An admitted newspaper junkie, represented on the Commentary pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer, and wrote for local and regional newspapers. Nancy graduated from Mount Holyoke College.

The Mohr family been deeply involved in land preservation. Their five children grew upon the family farm in Unionville, acquiring their parents' passion for preserving Chester County's open space and farmers.

Having teaching English at Upland Country Day School, Nancy spent many years counseling non-profit organizations in fundraising and public relations. She is co-founder of the Kennett Revitalization Task Force, and emeritus president of Chester County 2020. Nancy is known for her dedication to nurturing a sense of community and cooperation through the CC2020 programs. Working with conservation easements with the Brandywine Conservancy, establishing the Headwaters Conservation Program and was involved with the King Ranch project. She served on the Chester County Planning Commission for 18 years. She was the long-time chair of the County's Task Force on Tax Reform, and a member of the Agricultural Development Council.