The Age of the Horse: An Equine Journey through Human History Susanna Forrest

Brand New Shop Stock. May be some slight shop wear around the edges from shelf life; see photos.\n\nThe Age of the Horse: An Equine Journey through Human History by Susanna ForrestMan has always been fascinated by Equus caballus, recasting horse power \ninto many forms: a hunk of meat, an industrial and agricultural machine,\n a luxury good, a cherished dancer, a comrade in arms and a symbol of a \nmythical past. From the wild tarpans sought by the Nazis to jade-laden \ntreasure steeds in Ancient China, broken-down nags recycled into \nsausages and furniture stuffing, stallions that face fighting bulls and \nbrewery horses that charmed the founder of the Sikh Empire, The Age of \nthe Horse knits the history of the horse into that of humans, through \nrevolution, war, social change and uneasy peace. It also uncovers new \nroles for the horse in the twenty-first century as a tool in the fight \nagainst climate change and as a therapist for soldiers damaged in \nunwinnable conflicts. In.