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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.

Heavy Horses

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    A Paperback by Diana Zeuner

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 4/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780747806028
      978-0747806028
      ISBN-10 0747806020
      Also in:
      Horses and ponies: general interest

      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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