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100 1 _aGilbey, Walter, Sir,
_d1831-1914
245 1 4 _aThe Great Horse; or, The War Horse :
_bfrom the time of the Roman Invasion till its development into the Shire Horse.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-06-18
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Great Horse; or, The War Horse" by Sir Walter Gilbey is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into the origins and developments of the Shire Horse, tracing its lineage from the ancient Great Horse used during the Roman invasion of Britain. Gilbey presents a comprehensive examination of the horse's evolution over centuries, emphasizing its significance in British history, particularly in warfare and agriculture. The content of the book is structured chronologically, covering various time periods including the Roman invasion, the Medieval era, and the agricultural advancements in the 19th century. Gilbey provides detailed insights into how the Great Horse was prized for its strength and size, which were indispensable for knights in armor and for agricultural labor as society transitioned from reliance on oxen. Through careful research and the inclusion of historical records and illustrations, the text embodies the respect and admiration held for the breed, while marking its development from a warhorse into the modern Shire Horse, vital for farm work. The book serves as a valuable resource for horse enthusiasts and historians alike, capturing the evolution of a breed that has played a significant role in Britain's agricultural and military heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHorses
653 _aShire horse
653 _aHorses -- Great Britain -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57352
999 _c98183
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