The Little Book Of Lore For Horse Lovers

Author : Mary Frances Budzik
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510762949
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Lore for Horse Lovers written by Mary Frances Budzik and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate gift for absolutely every horse owner! Chock full of fun facts, trivia, and illustrations, this fun book will answer all the horse-related questions you could ever have. For example... Who said “The horse is God’s gift to man?” What should you keep in an equine first aid kit? Where did the word flibbertigibet come from? When did General Patton save the famous Lipizzan horses? Why is a horse with two riders the symbol of the Knights Templar? How did the producers of the TV show make Mr. Ed talk? Find out the answers to these intriguing questions and much, much more in this equine extravaganza of horse hints, pony tales, and foal facts.

Author : Mary Frances Budzik
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510762906
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Lore for Dog Lovers written by Mary Frances Budzik and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of incredible canine capers, tales of doggy derring-do, and plenty of puppy facts, this dog-o-pedia is essential reading for dog lovers everywhere! You'll learn tantalizing trivia and tidbits about all sorts of dogs, breeds, characters, and more! Find out the answers to these questions: Who are the most famous dog trainers in Hollywood, having trained Lassie, Toto, and Old Yeller, among many others? What is the name of Yale’s bulldog mascot? Where does the proverb, “The best thing about a man is his dog,” come from? When did Laika (or Muttnik as she was known in the U.S.) become the first dog to be shot into orbit? Why did Drew Barrymore deed her house to her Labrador Flossie? How do dogs detect cancer in humans?

Author : Deborah Robertson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510762922
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Lore for Cat Lovers written by Deborah Robertson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quench your kitty curiosity and discover the answers to all these vital questions and more in this must-have for any cat owner! Who composed the Cat’s Fugue inspired by the sound of his cat walking across the keys of the piano? What is ailurophilia? In which country do people believe that the souls of the departed live in the bodies of cats before moving on to the next life? When were cats worshipped as gods? Why did Edward Lear, composer of the Owl and the Pussycat, have two houses, one in Italy and the other in England, that were exactly the same? How did a cat single-handedly wipe out an entire animal species?

Author : Gerald Hausman
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307824756
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mythology of Horses written by Gerald Hausman and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.

Author : Francis M. Ware
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.JS/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First-hand Bits of Stable-lore written by Francis M. Ware and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alison Hart
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
ISBN 13 : 0375896740
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shadow Horse written by Alison Hart and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old foster kid Jasmine Schuler is immediately drawn to the scrawny, broken-looking brown gelding huddled in the corner of an auction house stall. Feeling a kinship with the lonely animal, Jas convinces her new foster mom, who rescues and rehabilitates abused horses on her Virginia farm, to buy him. Slowly, the horse Jas names Shadow begins to blossom and even to thrive. But when Jas uncovers a startling clue to Shadow's true identity, she becomes entangled in a mystery which could have serious consequences for the two of them. Both the heartwarming story of a young girl's love for her horse and an intriguing mystery, this inspiring middle-grade novel will appeal to horse lovers and mystery fans alike.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Horse-lover's Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Tena Bastian
Publisher : *Howell Book House
ISBN 13 : 9780470171264
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tips and Tidbits for the Horse Lover written by Tena Bastian and published by *Howell Book House. This book was released on 2007-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible treat for horse lovers With more than 300 morsels of intriguing information and one-of-a-kind illustrations, this is a fascinating romp through the world of horses. Along the way, you'll find answers to questions like: * What was so unique about Caesar's horse? * How do you lead a horse to water and make him drink? * Exactly how many horses did they use in Hidalgo, anyway? * Why would you use a leaf blower inside of a barn? * Why shouldn't you walk through a hotel lobby with spurs on in Phoenix, Arizona? * Who said, "I can make a General in five minutes but a good horse is hard to replace?" This collection of equestrian trivia, lore, and more is equally at home on the coffee table or in the stable. It's a book you'll savor again and again.

Author : Deborah Burns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781580173360
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storey's Horse-lover's Encyclopedia written by Deborah Burns and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on the different horse breeds, healthy horse care, and stable lore.

Author : Cindy Hale
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1937049876
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Horse Book of Lists written by Cindy Hale and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Someone actually counted the 968 useful facts and fun trivia that make The Horse Book of Lists such an irresistible page turner for horse lovers of all ages. Organized in over 90 lists of horsey topics, this 336-page volume attempts to sate the horse enthusiast's unquenchable appetite for horse-related knowledge. Whether it's practical tips, such as purchasing a horse, caring for a horse, or training, or sheer nonsense, like deciphering the meaning of horse sayings or cowboy-speak, The Horse Book of Lists delivers in quality and quantity. The book is divided into 12 chapters, focusing on the following topics: the horse in history, from archaeological sites and American West museums to myths and religion; horse breeds and color, including popular and rare breeds and nearly two dozen patterns; horses at work; cowboys and trail horses; buying a horse; tack and supplies, for English and Western, plus bits and training aids; training the horse, from becoming a horse trainer to curing naughty horse habits; competitive horse and rider, spanning the range of quirky equestrian competitions and ways to recycle horse show ribbons to racehorse greats and female firsts; the horse in art, exploring paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more; the horse in entertainment, spotlighting classic horse novels, songs, movies, horse-happy celebrities, and more; horse health, including anatomy, breeding, and health issues; and horses coast-to-coast, touring 119 scenic horse places around the USA. A glossary ("A Hodgepodge of Horseology") and appendix conclude the volume.