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Spain: Crescent Books, 1981. Hardcover book is NEAR FINE condition with a dust jacket in same condition. Slight shelf wear on dust jacket. Book is 60 pages long and is approx. ISBN 0517350297. 1981 edition. 9.25" wide by 11.5" high. Printed in Spain and is loaded with color pictures. Publisher Crescent Books. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Man has relied upon the horse for centuries - without it our lives would be very different. Imagine history without this faithful, reliable creature - lack of transportation would have meant lack of exploration, wars would perhaps have taken a completely different course, communities would have remained in isolation. We owe our present freedom and knowledge to this noble animal. Although no longer as valuable to us in its working capacity because of the increase in mechanization, the horse is taking on a different role, that of companion. With the increase in leisure time, people are discovering the joys that riding can bring, and more and more youngsters yearn to keep their own horse. After so many centuries of hard work, it is perhaps time that the horse had a well-deserved rest, even though some may argue that show jumping, horse racing and the mere presence of a rider could hardly be called rest. Nevertheless, the usefulness of the horse is far from over. Horses and Foals, with its beautiful pictures and interesting text, is an attempt to bring these wonderful creatures alive for the reader. It traces their ancestry, from the Dawn Horse to the present day Thoroughbred, and covers a variety of aspects from their role in agriculture to their own version of Body Language, from play to their contribution to sport. A small section on the importance of diet and grooming is included, as these play such a vital part in the well-being of the horse. Whatever its use in the future, it is hoped that man has learned to appreciate the horse for the true friend it has become. Any questions, please email me. . Hard Cover. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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USA: Crescent Books, 1980. Hardcover book is in near fine condition; dust jacket in very good + condition. Dust jacket shows slight signs of wear on edges. Inside of book pages are clean; no stains. Full of color photos throughout book. ISBN# 0517318512. 1980 edition. Book 80 pages long. Approx: 11 by 8 by ½ . Additional pictures of condition are always available. BOOK DESCRIPTION FROM INSIDE DUST JACKET: Still the most enigmatic members of the animal kingdom, cats have man fascinating and enchanting facets to their personalitites. Worshiped by the ancient Egyptians, feared and hated by the medieval Christians, cats became objects of sentiment only in the last century. The magnificent color photographs in this book capture equally the curiosity of high spirited kittens and the splendor of classic show winners. All the major pedigree cat breeds are identified and described to help the would-be owner to decide which variety to choose, together with the important points to look out for. Anyone who has experienced the considerable pleasure of owning a happy, affectionate cat - whether a champion or merely a much loved moggie-will find this book thoroughly delightful.. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. more information

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Mountaineer Books, 1994. Paperback book is in new, unread condition, pages crisp and clean, no stains. No signs of use. Very slight shelf wear on edges of paperback cover from book bins. Picture is a stock photo. ISBN 0898864054. 1994 edition. 302 pages long. Size - 9 x 6 x 1. Additional pictures of condition are available. BOOK DESCRIPTION: A non-technical, personably-written guide for the birdfeeding household containing everything Northwest birdwatchers need to know about attracting, observing, identifying, and feeding their overwintering bird visitors. Intended to supplement the major North American bird guides, this text includes 61 species, which are conveniently cross-referenced by page with the latest editions of the four most popular field guides.. Paperback. New/None. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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