The Last Wild Horses

Author : Maja Lunde
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062951434

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The Last Wild Horses by Maja Lunde Pdf

Translated into 40 languages, winner of the Norwegian Bookseller’s Prize, and the most successful Norwegian author of her generation, Maja Lunde returns with a heart-wrenching tale, set in the distant past and the dystopian future, about extinction and survival, family and hope. Mikhail lives in Russia in 1881. When a skeleton of a rare wild horse is brought to him, the zoologist plans an expedition to Mongolia to find the fabled Przewalski horse, a journey that tests not only his physicality, but his heart.In 1992, Karin, alongside her troubled son Mathias and several Przewalski horses, travels to Mongolia to re-introduce the magnificent horses to their native land. The veterinarian has dedicated her life to saving the breed from extinction, prioritizing the wild horses, even over her own son. Europe’s future is uncertain in 2064, but Eva is willing to sacrifice nearly everything to hold onto her family’s farm. Her teenage daughter implores Eva to leave the farm and Norway, but a pregnant wild mare Eva is tending is about to foal. Then, a young woman named Louise unexpectedly arrives on the farm, with mysterious intentions that will either bring them all together, or devastate them one by one. Spanning continents and centuries, The Last Wild Horses is a powerful tale of survival and connection—of humans, animals, and the indestructible bonds that unite us all. Translated from the Norwegian by Diane Oatley

Author : Martin Harbury,Ron Watts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 1552635651

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The Last of the Wild Horses by Martin Harbury,Ron Watts Pdf

When The Last of the Wild Horses was first published in 1984, there were 400 Przewalski horses in the world`s zoos. Currently, the numbers are substantially increased, with the population having reached upwards of 1,200 horses worldwide. Not so very long ago, wild horses ran free throughout the world. Now, banished by civilization to a few remote and desolate outposts, they make a final stand against the continuing incursions of so-called progress. Their days, like their ranks, are plainly numbered. If nothing changes, they may be in danger of vanishing forever. For centuries, we have exhibited a profoundly ambivalent attitude toward the horse-envying its freedom while seeking to harness its power, admiring its passion for survival while methodically sealing its fate. This attitude, as we shall see, remains in force today. But today, more than ever before, wild horses require our assistance. We have rendered it impossible for them to live in splendid isolation, maintaining a romanticized and somehow independent existence far apart. They have become, through our deprivations, our responsibility.

Author : Drew Doggett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996129235

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Wild: the Legendary Horses of Sable Island (Special Ed.) by Drew Doggett Pdf

In this large-format, special edition book by award-winning photographer Drew Doggett, discover the story of the wild and free horses of Sable Island as told through over 100 exquisitely reproduced photographs and personal writings. This book comes encased in a protective slipcase and with a companion print.

Author : Hope Ryden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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America's Last Wild Horses by Hope Ryden Pdf

Author : David Cruise,Alison Griffiths
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1439168466

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Wild Horse Annie and the Last of the Mustangs by David Cruise,Alison Griffiths Pdf

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Author : Georgia Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Horses
ISBN : 0889954488

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Where Wild Horses Run by Georgia Graham Pdf

This gorgeously illustrated picture book is dedicated to the wild horses of the Nemaiah Valley. The book tells a moving story of how one band of horses group together as family to protect a vulnerable colt from cougars. Full color.

Author : Charles G. Summers, Jr., Dayton O. Hyde, Rita Summers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Wild horses
ISBN : 1616732237

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All the Wild Horses by Charles G. Summers, Jr., Dayton O. Hyde, Rita Summers Pdf

Cowboy and photographer Dayton Hyde presents images of and describes his experiences with mustangs and other wild horses around the country, also covering wild breeds around the world, and discusses preservation.

Author : George Edward Stanley
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780307549358

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Wild Horses by George Edward Stanley Pdf

Long ago, all horse were wild. In time, people taught them to wear a saddle and a bit. But some horses were not tamed. And today, all over the world, wild horses still run free.

Author : Morris Weeks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0395258383

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The Last Wild Horse by Morris Weeks Pdf

A biography of the Russian explorer who discovered a species of wild horse in Mongolia. Also discusses several attempts by zookeepers to breed these horses in captivity.

Author : J. Edward De Steiguer
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816528264

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Wild Horses of the West by J. Edward De Steiguer Pdf

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 SpainÕs 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 timeÑthe protection of free-roaming horses on the WestÕs 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 isnÕt over. De Steiguer goes on to address the modern issuesÑ ecology, conservation, and land managementÑsurrounding 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.

Author : Tory Bilski
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781643131610

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Wild Horses of the Summer Sun by Tory Bilski Pdf

A wondrous story of adventure and friendship featuring a group of women who ride Icelandic horses. "Blame it or praise it, there is no denying the wild horse in us." - Virgina Woolf Each June, Tory Bilski meets up with fellow women travelers in Reykjavik where they head to northern Iceland, near the Greenland Sea. They escape their ordinary lives to live an extraordinary one at a horse farm perched at the edge of the world. If only for a short while. When they first came to Thingeyar, these women were strangers to one another. The only thing they had in common was their passion for Icelandic horses. However, over the years, their relationships with each other deepens, growing older together and keeping each other young. Combining the self-discovery of Eat, Pray, Love, the sense of place of Under the Tuscan Sun, and the danger of Wild, Wild Horses of the Summer Sun revels in Tory's quest for the "wild" inside her. These women leave behind the usual troubles at home: illnesses, aging parents, troubled teenagers, financial worries and embrace their desire for adventure. Buoyed by their friendships with each other and their growing attachments and bonds with the otherworldly horses they ride, the warmth of Thingeyrar's midnight sun carries these women through the rest of the year's trials and travails. Filled with adventure and fresh humor, as well as an incredible portrait of Iceland and its remarkable equines, Wild Horses of the Summer Sun will enthrall and delight not just horse lovers, but those of us who yearn for a little more wild in everyday life.

Author : Melissa Marr
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593109113

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Wild Horses by Melissa Marr Pdf

Gorgeous photographs and an evocative text sing the praises of a real-life herd of wild horses running free in Arizona, in this ode to the beauty of these glorious creatures. Between one breath and the next, / the Wild Horses appear. Gliding through trees, / weaving between cactus and rock. In beautiful poetry and vivid photographs, Melissa Marr shares her feelings of awe while watching a real-life herd of majestic wild horses in Arizona. When they appear, the wind itself seems to stand still. They are grand in their movements as they do all the things horses do--splash through rivers, care for young, stomp and whinny. It is clear they are not tame, and this is part of their beauty and power. How lucky are we to be able to witness their strength and speed and magnificence!

Author : Lee Boyd,Katherine A. Houpt
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0791418898

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Przewalski's Horse by Lee Boyd,Katherine A. Houpt Pdf

Przewalski's horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come together in this book and offer a complete synthesis of knowledge about the species to date. Topics included are taxonomy, morphology, former geographic distribution, history in captivity, the studbook, genetics, population biology, nutrition, veterinary care, reproduction, and behavior. Implications for management are also included and are especially relevant in light of recent plans to attempt the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses into the wild. This book provides a valuable reference to those charged with managing this endangered species in captivity and implementing its reintroduction.

Author : Dick Francis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781440639517

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Wild Horses by Dick Francis Pdf

From acclaimed master of mystery Dick Francis comes a thrilling novel about the illusion of film and the reality of murder—a New York Times notable book. Thomas Lyon has finally been given the chance to direct a potential blockbuster, based on the true story of an unsolved crime that rocked the horseracing world twenty-six years ago. But a cryptic deathbed confession, an assault on an elderly woman, and a frightening threat lead Lyon to pick up the thread of this unfinished tale—and follow it through to its perilous end...

Author : Don Höglund
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780743290883

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Nobody's Horses by Don Höglund Pdf

Equine veterinarian and wild horse expert Hoglund tells the true story of the compassion, bravery, and dedication of one man and his team as they rescue 1,800 horses from one of the most dangerous, forbidding places on earth.