A History of the Horse: Volume 1 - The Iberian Horse from Ice Age to Antiquity
The author traces the origins of the horse in Europe Asia and North Africa and in particular on the Iberian Peninsula. Drawing on archaeological evidence and ancient texts he explains the development of the horse from hunted animal to domesticated working horse. The author is past President of the Brazilian Association of Lusitano Horse Breeders. Publisher: J A Allen
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 288
ISBN: 0 85131 867 3
Author: Paulo Gaviao Gonzaga
Author Notes: Paulo Gaviao Gonzaga in 1975 he established Interago Farms in Itapira, Brazil, a famous Lustiano horse-breeding operation which is now the world’s largest, running about 400 mares and selling horses to an international market. He was for many years the President of the Brazilian Association of Lustiano Horse Breeders. Paulo Gonzaga has contributed several articles on horse breeding to Brazilian and American publications, and has written books on the Lustiano horse. He regularly drives his Lustiano horses around the farm.
Further Title Description: In this erudite and fascinating book the author traces the origins of the horse in Europe, Asia and North Africa, and in particular on the Iberian Peninsula. Drawing on archaeological evidence and ancient texts the author explains the development of the horse from hunted animal to domesticated working horse. Illustrated with line drawings, maps and photographs, A History of the Horse will be enjoyed by the student, scholar, and horse-lover alike.
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