- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Chronicle Books (23 Feb 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0811854019
- ISBN-13: 978-0811854016
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 26.1 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,724,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The oldest breed of horse in the world, the Arabian's beginnings are anything but humble. Born, according to ancient Arab tales, of the south wind, coming from Hoshabeh, now Yemen:
To create the Arab horse, God spoke to the south wind: 'I will create from you a being which will be a happiness to the good and a misfortune to the bad. Happiness shall be on its forehead, bounty on it back and joy in the possessor.'Such passion is not unusual when it comes to talking about the Arab--a passion that authors Peter Upton and Hossein Amirsadeghi, along with photographers Rik van Lent, Senior and Junior, lovingly share in Arabians: The Classic Arabian Horse. Both a stunning photographic journey--comprised of over 250 full-colour photographs and arranged by geographical area--and a fascinating history lesson, the authors begin with a thorough examination of the horse's origins, dating back to 1700 BC and boasting such notable historical figures as the Prophet Mohammed and the Queen of Sheba, as well as the breed's growing popularity outside of the Arab world, which first took form in the last half of the seventeenth century and "reached a high point in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries." Other areas of discussion include the distinct features and characteristics of the breed (its exquisite head and high tail carriage as well as its "vigour, courage and great powers of endurance") and the numerous strains and sub-strains of the breed, which, when combined with a glossary of Arabic terms and a complete listing of Arabian horse organisations, registries, and societies, truly makes Arabians the "definitive book on this revered breed." --Stefanie Hargreaves --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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celebrates the world's oldest breed of horses. Edited by Hossein Amirsadeghi and introduced by the president of the United Arab Emirates, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin-Sultan al-Nahyan, the book lavishly incorporates paintings and drawings, as well as numerous photographs by Rik van Lent Sr. and Jr. The clear, if rather dry, text and captions by Peter Upton and Amirsadeghi detail the horse's origins, characteristics and history. Horse lovers will dote on the impressive, handsome volume. Color photographs.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Among my earliest childhood memories are the beautiful Arabian horses owned by my father, Sheikh Sultan bin-Zayed al-Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. Read the first page
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Among my earliest childhood memories are the beautiful Arabian horses owned by my father, Sheikh Sultan bin-Zayed al-Nahyan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926. Read the first page
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This books is the best book that I've ever got regarding Arabian Horses. It has beautiful pictures and painting, covering history and breder around the world. It is just a great book...if you like Arabian Horses...go and get it.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The photos are incredibly done,the book is arranged in sections by country, so you get a look at Arabian horses all over the world, nice for anyone to look through, not only horse lovers. Also incudes a lot of inspiring information about Arabian horses for anyone who is deeply into them.
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Very Informative with gorgeous photography.
8 Nov 1999
Format:Hardcover
In my opinion, this book is the best book that has been written on the Arabian horse to date. The author takes you to the source of those that created the Arabian breed. Along the journey, the author gives a thorough review of the Arabian horse. He starts with the history of the desert breed Arabian and explains how the Arabian was imported to different parts of the world. The lineage of some of the most important Arabian horses to influence the breed is discussed and often traces those Arabians back to the desert tribe from where they originated. The author examins the Arabian based on what the desert tribes value as important to the success of the breed in the harsh desert environment. Then the author takes you on a trip around the world to explore the different types of Arabian horses. He travels from tribe to tribe, and country to country, showing off some of the world's best equines. The photography is superb and captures the essence of the Arabian. This is one book that should be in every Arabian horse lover's library.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Arabian Owner
31 Dec 1999
Format:Hardcover
I own two Arabian horses and have many books but this is by far the best I have ever seen. It is rich in history of this noble breed and shows the breed not only as a show horse but in it's natural untouched state as well. If you love horses and in particular Arabians, this is a book you must have.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
definitely a great book
23 May 2000
Format:Hardcover
If there's one book you must have about arabians, it is the one. All you need to know is in it. complete history, wonderful pictures and illustrations. You are really immersed in arabians roots...
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