Description
From the Dust Jacket
Critical to waging war throughout the ages of history has been the war horse, including effective cavalry mounts and sure-footed pack mules. Cavalry chargers, acting as means of transport for soldiers, rations, guns, ammunition and supplies, formed the battle machine and acted as platform for the leader of the charge. From Revolutionary War times through 1948, the Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army supplied the stallions of impressive bloodlines—Thoroughbreds (including the first Triple Crown Winner), Arabians, Morgans and Lippizaners—to farmers and ranchers from Massachusetts, to Virginia, to Nebraska, Texas and California for breeding to selected mares. The offspring were highly sought-after horses throughout the military services in the United States and by our allies around the world—and were coveted spoils of war by enemy nations. These war horses also had strong civilian demand, as they have dramatically influenced equestrian bloodlines across the country. War Horse is exactingly researched, lavishly illustrated with over 130 archival photographs, and is written with thoroughness, excitement and many humorous anecdotes.
Publishing Info
War Horse: Mounting the Cavalry With America’s Finest Horses by Phil Livingston and Ed Roberts. From the First Printing by Bright Sky Press with 2003 copyright. The ISBN is 1-931721-21-1. This hardcover book measures about 10-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ and has 352 pages. SIGNED on the front free end-paper by both authors AND includes two additional pieces: a publicity card for this book, and a “Author Signed Copy” bookmark from Schroeder’s Book Haven.
Condition
See photos above. The very good dust jacket has been protected in plastic sleeve. The boards and pages are as new or close to it. No personal names or other markings found. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a four-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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