The History and Romance of the Horse

This sweeping panorama of horse-related history and lore will captivate readers of all ages. Starting with the miniature Eohippus, the narrative traces the evolution of the horse from prehistory through its roles and representations in Greek mythology, the Middle Ages, early America and the Wild West, and beyond. Profiles include race horses, working and war horses, and a variety of breeds and strains.
Each of the chapters may be read individually as well as consecutively. Numerous charming black-and-white illustrations accompany these true tales of Egyptian pharaohs, medieval knights, cowboys and Indians, and other historic figures and their equine companions.

Foreword. Why Write about Horses? Book One. Forty-five Million Years I. The Dawn Horses II. Where They Went Book Two. The Horse Comes of Age I. Adoption by Man II. The Horse and Religion III. The Horse Learns to Fight IV. . . . And to Play Book Three. Wild Horses I. Asiatic Wild Horses II. The Zebra III. The Mustang IV. Taming the Wild Horse Book Four. A Kingdom for a Horse I. England Fosters Horses II. When Knighthood Was in Flower III. The Horse Errant IV. Crusades and Horses Book Five. A Bridle for Pegasus I. Coach Horses II. The Horse Goes West III. The Pony Express Book Six. Glamour Horses I. Born with a Silver Bit II. Hound and Horn III. Polo IV. Hollywood Glorifies the Horse V. Horse Shows Book Seven. The Working Horse I. Modern Cavalry II. Fire Horses III. Proletarian Horses IV. Reformers Discover the Horse Book Eight. Turf and Track I. Race Horses as They Were II. . . . And as They Are III. More than One Way to Race a Horse IV. Let's See His Teeth Book Nine. Breeds and Strains I. American Saddle Horse II. Arabian III. Belgian IV. Clydesdale V. Hackney VI. Morgan VII. Percheron VIII. Shire IX. Standard Bred X. Suffolk Book Ten. Lesser Lights I. The Ass and Stupidity II. Studies in Stubbornness III. Ponies--Abridged Editions Postscript. What of the Morrow? Index