Eversfield, Martin E. [and Others]. Thoroughbred Breeding Of The World...

(035392) Eversfield, Martin E. [and Others]. Thoroughbred Breeding Of The World. L'elevage Mondial Du Pur Sang. Die Vollblutzucht Der Welt. Dorheim, West-Germany: Podzun-Verlag, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 4to. 635 pages. Very Good in Fair-to-Poor DJ. B&W Illustrations. Map drawn neatly in pencil on front endpaper (shows a Pennsylvania location near Shoemakerville and Windsor Castle) DJ is moderately to heavily soiled on spine and rear panel; worn, but intact, with one moderate size chip out at rear foldover that does not affect the text. Claims to be the first account, with pictures, texts, and long pedigrees, dealing with the creation, evolution and development of the thoroughbred racehorse since its inception and earliest days, this book is the racehorse's history from the year 1720 onwards to our time. It offers 550 large pictures of the most famous horses, racers as well as stud horses.Text in English, French, and German (Thoroughbred Horse, Horse Racing)