02137cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500110014326400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050800140037152012980038553400530168365300110173670000450174785600430179273259UtSlPG20260610134708.0mcr n260607r20241916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSF1 aPocock, Roger,d1865-194110aHorses 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-03-25  aAl Haines  a"Horses" by Roger Pocock is a detailed examination of equine history and behavior written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various aspects of horses, including their origins, varieties, and the relationship between horses and humans, showcasing Pocock's rich knowledge as a frontiersman and his passion for the animal. It analyzes how the horse has evolved and adapted to different environments through history while also highlighting the practical aspects of horsemanship.  The opening of "Horses" sets the stage for an exploration of the horse's origins, discussing how they were created by divine forces and evolved from ancient ancestors. Pocock provides a historical perspective on the horse, taking readers back to prehistoric times while explaining their evolutionary adaptations, such as the transition from reptilian ancestors to modern horses. He also introduces the idea that the environment has significantly influenced the development of equine varieties, which is a theme that will be expanded upon in subsequent chapters. The introduction and initial reflections draw readers into the broader themes of the book, preparing them for an intricate look at the relationship between humanity and horses throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cLondon: John Murray, 1916  aHorses1 aEwart, J. C.q(James Cossar),d1851-193340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73259