The Encyclopedia of the Horse by Elwyn H Edwards. H/C. Large format. 400 pp. 1994

The most detailed, informative equestrian book available, covering the development over 60 million years of the small jungle animal into the various and sophisticated horses of today. With chapters on inter alia the early use and domestication of horses, classical riding, the great studs, the working horse, the horse at war, and the sporting horse. More than 1 000 full-colour illustrations, maps and specially commissioned photographs.

First published 1994 by Dorling Kindersley, London. Condition: Excellent. Hardcover protected by plastic.