December 2011 sees the premier of Steven Spielberg's much anticipated film, 'War Horse', which is the most popular piece of fiction ever written about horses in war. 'My Horse Warrior', first published in 1934 is equally wondrous fact. It is told by Winston Churchill's great heroic friend, Jack Seely, about the thoroughbred horse he took to France in 1914 surviving five years of bombs and bullets to lead a cavalry charge in 1918 before returning home where they rode on together until 1938, their combined ages (70 + 30) totalling 100. The book tells the whole history of Warrior from his birth in an Isle of Wight field, to his amazing life as a famous war horse and how a combination of both the horse's extraordinary character and some unbelievable twists of fate, helped him survive a war which claimed the lives of 8 million horses. This new edition is introduced by Jack Seely's grandson Brough Scott, a well-known broadcaster and journalist. It includes the original illustrations which equine and war artist Sir Alfred Munnings drew especially for Jack Seely both during the war and at home afterwards.
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General Jack Seely was the great heroic friend of Winston Churchill and the only Cabinet Minister to go to the front in 1914 and still be there four years later.
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82 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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It's a long time since I've read a non-fiction book that is so completely unputdownable. 'Warrior' is first-hand WW1 history but is so much more than that. It is an incredible account of a man and his horse's experiences on the battlefields of 1914-18 and their against-all-the-odds survival. General Jack Seely writes in a down-to-earth but moving way of the many incidents that made his horse, Warrior, a legend in the trenches. The sensitive illustrations are by the renowned artist, Sir Alfred Munnings who had a huge respect for Warrior. Many accounts of war horses are sad and depressing but this one is not. Warrior's courage, intelligence and his close relationship with Seely, plus at times unbelievable luck, enable their survival and return to the Isle of Wight at the end of the war. This is my favourite book of the year. A 5 star strong buy.
36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By Rowena
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It is the true story of a horse Warrior and his friend Jack Seely and their adventures together. It is a beautifully written book about a time and way of life which does no longer exist. I would say read it and weep - in the sense of the bond between Warrior and Jack and the empathy between them and also for the story of Cinderella (Warrior's mother). I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone horsey inclined or not.
39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By STUBBS
Format:Hardcover
A touching and heartwarming true story. Fascinating insight into WW1 and the relationships that were forged between man and animal, which all to often are overlooked or not even acknowledged.
Beautifully illustrated and compiled - Highly recommended
Beautifully illustrated and compiled - Highly recommended
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Story of a legend
Beautifully presented book, with all the background history I wanted being the true story of a legend. As it was set on my childhood's island, it had a great connection
Published 28 days ago by Sam the man
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Family read
Kids have read this, so has the wife and Mother in Law. Father in Laws turn at present. waiting for my turn.
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My sister told me about the film as she went to preview in Exeter and, as I am a horse lover and lived in Devon as a child, I purchased the book, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Read more
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Enjoyed the book very much,very heart warming a really nice story,will no doubt read again and again.highly recommended.good seller no problems
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A HERO
As a devoted horse lover, I was very touched by the story of WARRIOR, a loyal & brave horse,
Also his owner, for his devotion to him. Read more
Also his owner, for his devotion to him. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ELIZABETH CRAWFORD
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A delightful book
A wonderful story, in a delightful format. A companion to War Horse' and I would recommend it to all horse lovers!
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Alison Pearce
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Double-standards
It's true that Warrior managed to escape death and injury several times during WW1 and this book certainly recounts those moments [amongst other's during his life]. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Liz
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Great book. I will thoroughly enjoy reading it. It is very well presented, containing copies of original photos. Very informative
Published 3 months ago by lady
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Warrior
This, according to all the people I've talked to, is the original story from which came Morpurgos 'War Horse', although it's not credited. But that's authors for you.
Published 3 months ago by D.T.
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