Project Gutenberg 2024-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 187 Pocock, Roger 1865 1941 Pocock, H. R. A. (Henry Roger Ashwell) Pocock, Henry Roger Ashwell Pocock, Roger S. Ewart, J. C. (James Cossar) 1851 1933 Ewart, James Cossar Ewart, J. Cossar Horses $aLondon :$bJohn Murray, $c1916, pubdate 1917. Al Haines "Horses" by Roger Pocock is a detailed examination of equine history and behavior written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various aspects of horses, including their origins, varieties, and the relationship between horses and humans, showcasing Pocock's rich knowledge as a frontiersman and his passion for the animal. It analyzes how the horse has evolved and adapted to different environments through history while also highlighting the practical aspects of horsemanship. The opening of "Horses" sets the stage for an exploration of the horse's origins, discussing how they were created by divine forces and evolved from ancient ancestors. Pocock provides a historical perspective on the horse, taking readers back to prehistoric times while explaining their evolutionary adaptations, such as the transition from reptilian ancestors to modern horses. He also introduces the idea that the environment has significantly influenced the development of equine varieties, which is a theme that will be expanded upon in subsequent chapters. The introduction and initial reflections draw readers into the broader themes of the book, preparing them for an intricate look at the relationship between humanity and horses throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240317212715pocock 1916 GB Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Horses SF Text Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 427572 2025-06-29T05:28:01.865883 text/html 387051 2024-03-25T00:37:37 text/html 419399 2025-06-29T05:28:08.268811 application/epub+zip 422344 2025-06-29T05:28:03.132868 application/epub+zip 220957 2025-06-29T05:28:02.471902 application/epub+zip 540402 2025-06-29T05:28:11.750856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510513 2025-06-29T05:28:07.545856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339416 2025-06-29T05:28:00.477895 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 319727 2024-03-25T00:37:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16199 2025-06-29T05:28:11.881841 application/rdf+xml 16480 2025-06-29T05:28:02.592838 image/jpeg 1934 2025-06-29T05:28:02.532846 image/jpeg 386606 2025-06-29T05:28:01.900865 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia