Description
This book is about the history of horses and equidae and their relationship with humans. It includes photographs of modern-day horses and describes them as the most important animal domesticated by man. It also includes photographs and drawings of ancient artefacts. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in horses and the history of the relationship between humans and horses.
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.