Author:
Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN: 9789774163487
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Prized for their stamina and their acclimation to the harsh conditions of the Arabian deserts, the ancestors of the horses that are now recognized as the Egyptian Arabian purebred horse entered Egypt centuries ago, establishing the valuable bloodlines of the breed there. The breeding programs in Egypt therefore became the root source for the finest Arabian horses, attracting passionate enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Artists, poets, and historians have for centuries been inspired by their great beauty and romantic legacy. Nasr Marei is the third-generation owner of a stud farm in Giza, Egypt. His love for and knowledge of the Egyptian Arabian horse, coupled with his sensitive and striking photography, have inspired this visual tribute. His extraordinary photographs, accompanied by text that traces the history and evolution of the Arabian's journey into Egypt, celebrate the lineage of this living treasure of Egyptian heritage.
The Arabian Horse of Egypt
Author: Cynthia Culbertson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9774166655
Category : Arabian horse
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Prized for their stamina and their acclimation to the harsh conditions of the Arabian deserts, the ancestors of the horses that are now recognized as the Egyptian Arabian purebred horse entered Egypt centuries ago, establishing the valuable bloodlines of the breed there. The breeding programs in Egypt therefore became the root source for the finest Arabian horses, attracting passionate enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Artists, poets, and historians have for centuries been inspired by their great beauty and romantic legacy. Nasr Marei is the third-generation owner of a stud farm in Giza, Egypt. His love for and knowledge of the Egyptian Arabian horse, coupled with his sensitive and striking photography, have inspired this visual tribute. His extraordinary photographs, accompanied by text that traces the history and evolution of the Arabian's journey into Egypt, celebrate the lineage of this living treasure of Egyptian heritage.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9774166655
Category : Arabian horse
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Prized for their stamina and their acclimation to the harsh conditions of the Arabian deserts, the ancestors of the horses that are now recognized as the Egyptian Arabian purebred horse entered Egypt centuries ago, establishing the valuable bloodlines of the breed there. The breeding programs in Egypt therefore became the root source for the finest Arabian horses, attracting passionate enthusiasts from all corners of the world. Artists, poets, and historians have for centuries been inspired by their great beauty and romantic legacy. Nasr Marei is the third-generation owner of a stud farm in Giza, Egypt. His love for and knowledge of the Egyptian Arabian horse, coupled with his sensitive and striking photography, have inspired this visual tribute. His extraordinary photographs, accompanied by text that traces the history and evolution of the Arabian's journey into Egypt, celebrate the lineage of this living treasure of Egyptian heritage.
The Classic Arabian Horse
Author: Judith Forbis
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780871406125
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"As old as time itself and as fleet as its flying moments," the Arabian horse has remained practically unchanged throughout the more than 3,500 years of the history of the breed.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780871406125
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"As old as time itself and as fleet as its flying moments," the Arabian horse has remained practically unchanged throughout the more than 3,500 years of the history of the breed.
Arabian Horses
Author: Assouline
Publisher: Editions Assouline
ISBN: 9781614280767
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Strong and powerful in body yet gentle and companionable in spirit, the horse has served both kings and peasants in war, work, and play for thousands of years. This lavishly illustrated volume features 100 images of equine excellence, capturing the magnificence and grace of the horse, from photographs by Alfred Stieglitz and Steven Klein to paintings by Da Vinci and Delacroix, presenting a complete study of the elegance and nobility that the horse embodies.
Publisher: Editions Assouline
ISBN: 9781614280767
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Strong and powerful in body yet gentle and companionable in spirit, the horse has served both kings and peasants in war, work, and play for thousands of years. This lavishly illustrated volume features 100 images of equine excellence, capturing the magnificence and grace of the horse, from photographs by Alfred Stieglitz and Steven Klein to paintings by Da Vinci and Delacroix, presenting a complete study of the elegance and nobility that the horse embodies.
Arabian Legends
Author: Marian K. Carpenter
Publisher: Western Horseman Books
ISBN: 9780911647488
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Arabian is very likely the most storied breed in equine history, and unquestionably one of the most popular. In the last 50 years, a number of key stallions, and several mares, have played prominent roles in establishing the Arabian breed in the United States.This 280-page book includes chapters about 24 of these horses. Each chapter features a particular horse and includes a story about his/her life, a four-generation pedigree, many photographs, and a summary of the horse's performance record and sire or production record. (8 x 11, 280 pages, b&w photos)
Publisher: Western Horseman Books
ISBN: 9780911647488
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Arabian is very likely the most storied breed in equine history, and unquestionably one of the most popular. In the last 50 years, a number of key stallions, and several mares, have played prominent roles in establishing the Arabian breed in the United States.This 280-page book includes chapters about 24 of these horses. Each chapter features a particular horse and includes a story about his/her life, a four-generation pedigree, many photographs, and a summary of the horse's performance record and sire or production record. (8 x 11, 280 pages, b&w photos)