02389cam a22003133u 4500 54716 UtSlPG 20260610134248.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05033608 UtSlPG en iso639-1 SF Speed, John Gilmer, 1853-1909 The Horse in America : A practical treatise on the various types common in the United States, with something of their history and varying characteristics Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-05-13 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Horse in America" by John Gilmer Speed is a practical treatise on equine types commonly found in the United States, written in the early 20th century. This work explores the history, breeding, and characteristics of various horse breeds in America, encompassing the evolution of the horse from prehistoric times to the contemporary era. The author emphasizes not only the significance of horses in American agriculture and culture but also the economic implications of ensuring high-quality breeding practices. The opening of the book sets the tone by establishing the author’s intent to provide a comprehensive overview of horses in America without falling into the biases common in previous literature. Speed reflects on the historical roots of the horse in the Americas and discusses the early introductions of various breeds, such as the Arabian and Barb horses, as well as the thoroughbred. He addresses the need for a more inclusive treatment of the subject, aiming to equip readers with valuable knowledge about the horses' evolution and breeding methods, thereby increasing their value in a rapidly changing world influenced by mechanization and modern transportation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Horses https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54716 95548 95548