Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good, just two slight tears to spine, no discolouration. Revised Collectors Limited Edition 1973. This one is numbered 144 and is signed by the author on the title page.
 
Early history, arrival in America, and entertaining details. Includesmany horses from Crabbet and detailsof the importantions to Kellogg and elsewhere.
 
From the cover:
“The Arabian War Horse to Show Horse is at once an immensely entertaining account of how the Arabian horse originated, his early history and the present day results of his ultimate arrival in America, and at the same time is an exhaustively detailed and documented reference book on the subject.
 
You will refer to this book constantly to quote its authority. You will also quote its colorful phrases and descriptions during casual or serious discussions about everybody’s favorite breed of horse."
 
A reviewer said of this book:
"I found this to be a very complete and comprehensive history of Arabian horses. Well written and full of pictures, it is rewarding to see some of the greats of this beautiful breed and hear their unique stories. Horse lovers will thoroughly enjoy this book."
 
Published by Rich Publishing Inc. 346 pages, index, photos.
No.145 is listed on Amazon for $489!
 
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