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Heavy horses played a pivotal role in the development of western economies, toiling in mines and quarries, at mills, factories and docks, alongside canals and railway lines, in fields and pasture. This book examines the breeds and their qualities, their historical role, the industry that built up around them and the revival years.

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Glossary; Introduction; The breeds and breeding; Working and showing heavy horses; Heavy horses in agriculture, forestry and trade; Marketing, promotion and leisure; Further information; Where to see heavy horses.

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    Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
    Publication Date: 4/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
    ISBN13: 9780747806028, 978-0747806028
    ISBN10: 0747806020
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Heavy horses played a pivotal role in the development of western economies, toiling in mines and quarries, at mills, factories and docks, alongside canals and railway lines, in fields and pasture. This book examines the breeds and their qualities, their historical role, the industry that built up around them and the revival years.

    Table of Contents
    Glossary; Introduction; The breeds and breeding; Working and showing heavy horses; Heavy horses in agriculture, forestry and trade; Marketing, promotion and leisure; Further information; Where to see heavy horses.

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