Horse [electronic resource] / Elaine Walker

By:

Walker, Elaine

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Animal (Reaktion Books)Publication details: London : Reaktion Books, 2008Description: 1 online resource (215 p.) : ill. (some col.)ISBN:

9781861896292 (electronic bk.)
1861896298 (electronic bk.)

Subject(s):

Horses

Online resources:

NetLibrary

Contents:

1. Eohippus to Equus -- 2. Pegasus, Epona and Demeter's Foals -- 3. The Man-made Horse -- 4. Riding into History -- 5. Into the Valley of Death -- 6. From Breadwinner to Performer -- 7. The Redundant Horse -- Timeline.

Summary: "From Pegasus to Black Beauty, horses have held a unique place in human society and imagination. Elaine Walker tackles the long and multifaceted history of a creature valued for both beauty and usefulness. Spanning the world from the wild steppes of Mongolia to the American plains, Horse chronicles the rich and complex natural history of the animal, from wild feral horses to the domesticated species that once played a central role in daily life as a means of transportation, an instrument of war, and a source of labor. Elaine Walker charts how the long-standing connection between people and horses is reflected in cultures around the world and the implications for both human and animal of such close interaction. She also traces the centrality of the horse in art, entertainment and literature, from the rich global traditions of horse-racing and equestrianism to literary classics such as Follyfoot. Ultimately, Walker contends, the continuing role of the horse in the modern world reveals telling changes in human society."--Publisher's description

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
E-book	UMPLIB GAMBANG	GT5885 .W35 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Not for loan		0000056064

Description based on print version record

Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-205) and index

"From Pegasus to Black Beauty, horses have held a unique place in human society and imagination. Elaine Walker tackles the long and multifaceted history of a creature valued for both beauty and usefulness. Spanning the world from the wild steppes of Mongolia to the American plains, Horse chronicles the rich and complex natural history of the animal, from wild feral horses to the domesticated species that once played a central role in daily life as a means of transportation, an instrument of war, and a source of labor. Elaine Walker charts how the long-standing connection between people and horses is reflected in cultures around the world and the implications for both human and animal of such close interaction. She also traces the centrality of the horse in art, entertainment and literature, from the rich global traditions of horse-racing and equestrianism to literary classics such as Follyfoot. Ultimately, Walker contends, the continuing role of the horse in the modern world reveals telling changes in human society."--Publisher's description

Mode of access: Internet