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In Praise of Famous Horses: An A-Z of the Most Celebrated in History and Culture, Myth and Sport
Written by Sean Magee
Narrated by David Thorpe
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In Praise of Famous Horses is an A-Z companion to perhaps the most loved of all domesticated animals. From D.H. Lawrence's horse Aaron, whose hide was posthumously made into a duffel-bag, to Zippy Chippy, fabled American loser, all the horses featured in this book have their very own claim to fame. Some - among them Bucephalas, Red Rum, Champion the Wonder Horse and Rocinante - are permanent residents in the equine pantheon. Others - such as Rossa Prince, who managed to lose a walkover - attract more qualified appreciation.
Literature, history and art, battlefield, movie and television, myth, racecourse and religion are all enriched by these magnificent creatures. From A to Z, here is the wonderful world of famous horses.
Literature, history and art, battlefield, movie and television, myth, racecourse and religion are all enriched by these magnificent creatures. From A to Z, here is the wonderful world of famous horses.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherOrion
Release dateOct 1, 2020
ISBN9781474620345
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Sean Magee
Sean Magee is an author and publisher who has worked on many racing books, including many of Channel 4's racing titles, The Race of My Life and Lester's Derbys with Lester Piggott.
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