Dyakowski Bohdan - Horse. The companion of man. Warsaw 1911 Wyd. M. Arcta.

16d, pp. 330, numerous illustrations in the text, wraps pp. oryg. Binding with small loss at spine, loose, otherwise good condition. Contents include: Part 1: The horse's partner in labor: The taming of the horse and its importance to people. Fondness and attachment to horses. Breeding of horses and their dressage. Carts and carriages of simpler construction. More exquisite vehicles. Posts and the postal horse. The horse at games and celebrations. Part 2: The horse in war. The war horse. Horses of eastern breeds. Northern and other horses. Medieval chivalry. Horse games. Composition and system of riding. Heavy and light riding. Riding of foreign authority.