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