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When the Spanish explorers brought horses to North America, the
horses were, in a sense, returning home. Beginning with their
origins fifty million years ago, the wild horse has been traced
from North America through Asia to the plains of Spain's Andalusia
and then back across the Atlantic to the ranges of the American
West. When given the chance, these horses simply took up residence
in the landscape that their ancestors had roamed so long ago.
In "Wild Horses of the West," J. Edward de Steiguer provides an
entertaining and well-researched look at one of the most
controversial animal welfare issues of our time--the protection of
free-roaming horses on the West's public lands. This is the first
book in decades to include the entire story of these magnificent
animals, from their evolution and biology to their historical
integration into conquistador, Native American, and cowboy
cultures. And the story isn't over. De Steiguer goes on to address
the modern issues-- ecology, conservation, and land
management--surrounding wild horses in the West today.
Featuring stunning color photographs of wild horses, this
extremely thorough and engaging blend of history, science, and
politics will appeal to students of the American West, conservation
activists, and anyone interested in the beauty and power of these
striking animals.
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