The Noble Horse by Monique Dossenbach and Hans D. Dossenbach
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The Noble Horse
By Monique Dossenbach and Hans D. Dossenbach
Hardcover in fairly good condition as per photos. The dust jacket shows some wear as does the cover.
Magnificently illustrated with hundreds of illustrations, this monumental book celebrates the evolution, anatomy, beauty and nobility of the horse, as well as the story of the horse's relationship with mankind.
Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
This volume may be the ultimate in the literature of the horse; both text and illustrations are outstanding. Monique and Hans Dossenbach, authors of Ponies of the World, cover every imaginable aspect of the horse from physiology to equestrian sports, with a generous treatment of the horse in history. They trace the development of modern breeds (including ponies) and equipment (saddles, shoes, carriages). There are sections on hunting, racing and dressage; on jumping and the three-day military event (with Olympic winners). They also examine the sport of driving, with descriptions of harnesses and competitive events. Then they discuss leisure-time riding, and, finally, turn to the last of the equestrian societies around the world. The wealth of detail and stunning photographs3000 illustrations, 700 in colormake this a dream book for the horse-lover. November
From Library Journal
This lavishly illustrated large-format book contains an astounding amount of information on equine evolution, anatomy, breeding, history, and sports. The breathtaking color photographs, especially the two-page spreads, will delight horse lovers. The book has some drawbacks, however. The use of metric measurements without conversions is annoying, as is the interjection of the authors' personal biases (``Mating under human supervision . . . has become a rape . . .''). The eight-page gatefolds may not withstand heavy library use. Though this is an expensive book for the average library, it is worth the money if a beautiful picture book is desired. Joanne K. Hammond, Pennsylvania State Univ. Lib., Mont Alto