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"Charleston Horse Power is a richly illustrated and comprehensive examination of the social and cultural history and legacy of Charleston's equine economy. Author and preservationist Christina Rae Butler takes readers back to an equine-dominated city of the past, in which horses and mules pervaded all aspects of urban life. Butler describes carriage types, equine roles, animal power in industrial settings, and other key aspects of Charleston's equine economy and culture, and she profiles the people who made their living with horses and mules. Urban historians, historic preservationists, general readers, and Charleston visitors interested in discovering a vital aspect of the city's past and present will enjoy and appreciate this impressive work"-- Back cover.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781643364025
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 248
  • Udgivet:
  • 22. august 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 204x14x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 472 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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"Charleston Horse Power is a richly illustrated and comprehensive examination of the social and cultural history and legacy of Charleston's equine economy. Author and preservationist Christina Rae Butler takes readers back to an equine-dominated city of the past, in which horses and mules pervaded all aspects of urban life. Butler describes carriage types, equine roles, animal power in industrial settings, and other key aspects of Charleston's equine economy and culture, and she profiles the people who made their living with horses and mules. Urban historians, historic preservationists, general readers, and Charleston visitors interested in discovering a vital aspect of the city's past and present will enjoy and appreciate this impressive work"-- Back cover.

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