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The Percheron Horse is a book written by Charles Du Hays in 1868. It is a comprehensive guide to the Percheron breed of horses, which originated in the Perche region of France. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the breed, including its history, physical characteristics, temperament, breeding, and use in agriculture and transportation.Du Hays provides a detailed description of the Percheron's physical attributes, including its size, color, and conformation. He also discusses the breed's temperament, noting its intelligence, docility, and willingness to work. The book includes many illustrations and photographs of Percheron horses, as well as descriptions of famous horses and breeders.In addition to its focus on the Percheron breed, the book also provides a broader perspective on the role of horses in agriculture and transportation during the 19th century. Du Hays discusses the evolution of horse breeding and the importance of selecting the right horse for specific tasks.Overall, The Percheron Horse is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and characteristics of the Percheron breed, as well as the broader context of horse breeding and use in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163886502
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 114
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 163 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 11. december 2024
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The Percheron Horse is a book written by Charles Du Hays in 1868. It is a comprehensive guide to the Percheron breed of horses, which originated in the Perche region of France. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the breed, including its history, physical characteristics, temperament, breeding, and use in agriculture and transportation.Du Hays provides a detailed description of the Percheron's physical attributes, including its size, color, and conformation. He also discusses the breed's temperament, noting its intelligence, docility, and willingness to work. The book includes many illustrations and photographs of Percheron horses, as well as descriptions of famous horses and breeders.In addition to its focus on the Percheron breed, the book also provides a broader perspective on the role of horses in agriculture and transportation during the 19th century. Du Hays discusses the evolution of horse breeding and the importance of selecting the right horse for specific tasks.Overall, The Percheron Horse is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and characteristics of the Percheron breed, as well as the broader context of horse breeding and use in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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