In Praise of Famous Horses: An A-Z of the Most Celebrated in History and Culture, Myth and Sport

by Sean Magee

David Thorpe (Narrator)

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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.
  • ISBN10 1474620345
  • ISBN13 9781474620345
  • Publish Date 1 October 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Orion Publishing Co
  • Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
  • Edition Unabridged edition
  • Format Audiobook (MP3)
  • Duration 6 hours and 55 minutes
  • Language English