{"product_id":"horses-of-the-world-hardcover","title":"Horses of the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eÉlise Rousseau\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYann Le Bris\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eTeresa Lavender Fagan\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated and detailed guide to the world's horses\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorses of the World\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive, large-format overview of 570 breeds of domestic and extant wild horses, including hybrids between the two and between domestic breeds and other equids, such as zebras. This beautifully illustrated and detailed guide covers the origins of modern horses, anatomy and physiology, variation in breeds, and modern equestrian practices. The treatment of breeds is organized by country within broader geographical regions--from Eurasia through Australasia and to the Americas. Each account provides measurements (weight and height), distribution, origins and history, character and attributes, uses, and current status. Every breed is accompanied by superb color drawings--600 in total--and color photographs can be found throughout the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDescribing and depicting every horse breed in existence, \u003ci\u003eHorses of the World\u003c\/i\u003e will be treasured by all who are interested in these gorgeous animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique large-format, field-guide approach that provides complete coverage of the world's 570 horse breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600 superb color illustrations showcasing every breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional color photos and maps \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible text offers detailed information on each breed, including measurements, distribution, origins and history, character and attributes, uses, and current status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This comprehensive and beautiful book will appeal to all those with a passion for horses. Elise Rousseau deserves kudos for undertaking this monumental work.\"\u003cb\u003e--Octavia J. Brown, Centenary University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eÉlise Rousseau\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and author of a number of adult and children's books on horses. She is an avid equestrian and has traveled all over the world to document rare breeds. \u003cb\u003eYann Le Bris\u003c\/b\u003e has been a professional artist for eighteen years and has illustrated numerous books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 x 10.1 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756989710624,"sku":"9780691167206","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8b45378c1d0118943fd5880e61f543ff.webp?v=1780091052","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/horses-of-the-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}