The Origin and Influence of the Thoroughbred Horse - Softcover

Ridgeway, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1107502233 ISBN 13: 9781107502239

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2015

Synopsis

Originally published in 1905, this book presents a history of horses and equidae, especially with regard to their relationship with humans. Ridgeway includes photographs of modern-day horses, which he describes as 'the most important … of all the animals domesticated by man', as well as photographs and drawings of ancient artefacts featuring images of horses or relating to them. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in horses and the history of the immensely profitable human-horse relationship.

About this title

Book Description

Originally published in 1905, this book presents a history of horses and equidae, especially with regard to their relationship with humans. Ridgeway includes photographs of modern-day horses, which he describes as 'the most important ... of all the animals domesticated by man', as well as photographs and drawings of ancient artefacts featuring images of horses.

About the Author

William Ridgeway is an accomplished scholar of Asian studies and has translated numerous books, novellas, and scholarly articles, notably the work of Natsume Soseke.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107502233
• ISBN 13: 9781107502239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 556