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The Horse in Virginia. An Illustrated History.
Julie A. Campbell
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Description for The Horse in Virginia. An Illustrated History.
Hardback. Covers the history of the horse in the Old Dominion. This book is illustrated with the many historical depictions of the horse by painters, photographers, and commercial artists. It celebrates the equine tradition in Virginia. Num Pages: 304 pages, 46 colour & 113 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBFV; WNGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1288.
Virginia's horse tradition goes back 400 years, to when horses accompanied some of the first settlers in Jamestown. Since then, the state's special relationship with the horse has never wanted. Virginia has been home to some of the most notable breeds in the world - nurturing the Thoroughbred and actually birthing the Quarter Horse - as well as to some of the most famous individual horses, including the great Triple Crown champion Secretariat and Misty of Chincoteague, one of the most beloved horses in all of children's literature. The most significant figures in the Commonwealth's history have almost invariably enjoyed ... Read more
Virginia's horse tradition goes back 400 years, to when horses accompanied some of the first settlers in Jamestown. Since then, the state's special relationship with the horse has never wanted. Virginia has been home to some of the most notable breeds in the world - nurturing the Thoroughbred and actually birthing the Quarter Horse - as well as to some of the most famous individual horses, including the great Triple Crown champion Secretariat and Misty of Chincoteague, one of the most beloved horses in all of children's literature. The most significant figures in the Commonwealth's history have almost invariably enjoyed ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University of Virginia Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Charlottesville, United States
ISBN
9780813928166
SKU
V9780813928166
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About Julie A. Campbell
Julie A. Campbell is Associate Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Washington and Lee University.
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