The Great Horse Or The War Horse: From The Time Of The Roman Invasion Till Its Development Into The Shire Horse (1899)

By Walter Gilbey

Book Overview

The Great Horse or The War Horse: From the Time of the Roman Invasion Till Its Development into the Shire Horse is a historical book written by Walter Gilbey in 1899. The book is a comprehensive study of the evolution of the horse, specifically the war horse, from the time of the Roman invasion to its development into the Shire horse.The book provides a detailed account of the various breeds of horses that were developed during different periods of history. It traces the evolution of the war horse from the Roman period to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The book also covers the development of the Shire horse, which became popular in England during the 18th and 19th centuries.Walter Gilbey was a renowned horse breeder and expert, and his book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of horses. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the various breeds of horses, their characteristics, and their uses in different periods of history.Overall, The Great Horse or The War Horse is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of horses, and it remains a classic in the field of equine literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165657651
• ISBN13: 9781165657650
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"