Horses And Horsemen: Wild Bush Horses, Thoroughbreds And The Men Who Rode Them
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the thundering hooves of wild brumbies across the Australian bush to the thunderous roar of the racing crowd, Horses and Horsemen: Wild Bush Horses, Thoroughbreds and the Men Who Rode Them chronicles the remarkable and deeply intertwined relationship between Australians and their horses. Edited by Jack Pollard, this rich anthology gathers vivid accounts of untamed bush horses, prized thoroughbreds, and the bold, often larger-than-life men who shaped an equestrian culture that is inseparable from the Australian national identity. The collection draws on a wide range of voices and perspectives, presenting stories of stockmen, jockeys, drovers, and sportsmen whose lives were defined by horsemanship in its most raw and refined forms. Pollard, one of Australia's most celebrated sporting editors and anthologists, brings his characteristic authority and narrative flair to curating tales that sit at the intersection of history, folklore, and sport. The book captures the rugged romance of the Australian landscape and the unbreakable spirit of both horse and rider, illustrating how these animals were not merely beasts of burden but symbols of freedom, endurance, and national character. With its sweeping scope and richly human stories, this volume raises a compelling question: what does it truly mean to tame the wild — and at what cost to both man and beast?
Author: Jack Pollard
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
From the thundering hooves of wild brumbies across the Australian bush to the thunderous roar of the racing crowd, Horses and Horsemen: Wild Bush Horses, Thoroughbreds and the Men Who Rode Them chronicles the remarkable and deeply intertwined relationship between Australians and their horses. Edited by Jack Pollard, this rich anthology gathers vivid accounts of untamed bush horses, prized thoroughbreds, and the bold, often larger-than-life men who shaped an equestrian culture that is inseparable from the Australian national identity. The collection draws on a wide range of voices and perspectives, presenting stories of stockmen, jockeys, drovers, and sportsmen whose lives were defined by horsemanship in its most raw and refined forms. Pollard, one of Australia's most celebrated sporting editors and anthologists, brings his characteristic authority and narrative flair to curating tales that sit at the intersection of history, folklore, and sport. The book captures the rugged romance of the Australian landscape and the unbreakable spirit of both horse and rider, illustrating how these animals were not merely beasts of burden but symbols of freedom, endurance, and national character. With its sweeping scope and richly human stories, this volume raises a compelling question: what does it truly mean to tame the wild — and at what cost to both man and beast?