"Horses Of Destiny" 1949 DOWNEY, Fairfax (INSCRIBED)
$350
DOWNEY, Fairfax
INSCRIBED on FFEP
w/ pen-and-ink illustrations by Paul Brown
[186] pp.
Charles Scribner's Sons
1949
8 1/4" x 6 3/8"
A treasure box for horse lovers of all ages, with stories of famous horses from Bucephalus to Citation. Both author and artist are enthusiasts in this field.
This much sought volume is a treasure box for horse lovers which includes factual stories of famous horses throughout history. Equines included are: Bucephalus, Caesar's Horse, The Seian Horse, Incitatus, Broiefort, Babieca, Sharatz, Joan Of Arc's Charger, Morzillo, Marocco, The Godolphin Barb, Black Bess, Eclipse, Ranger, Messenger, Justin Morgan, Lisette, Copenhagen, Marengo, Truxton, Eclipse, Steeldust, Old Whitey, Black Tom, Hambeltonian, Cruiser, Goldsmith Maid, Two-Bits, Winchester (Rienzi), Traveller, Black Kettle, Maidan, Comanche, Sleepy Tom, Dandy, Maresa, Dan Patch, Rodney, Manifesto, Hans, Heatherbloom, Jim, Wex, Black Gold, Man O'War, Gay Boy, Midnight, Elkridge, and Citation.