The Horse That Won the West
the history and heritage of the spanish mustang
$94.54
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
2 June 2025
Summary
The Unsung Hero: How the Sorraia Horse Shaped the American West
When Hernan Cortes and his army landed in Mexico in 1519, the indigenous people were stunned by what seemed like half-human, half-animal beings. These “creatures” were actually soldiers on Sorraia horses, a breed from southern Portugal unknown to the natives. The Sorraia’s hardiness and agility allowed them to survive the long sea voyage, playing a crucial role in the early conquests.
Though their origins remain…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781493090532 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1493090534 |
| Author: | John Christopher Fine |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Imprint: | The Lyons Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 2 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 885g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 178mm |
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About The Author
John Christopher Fine
John Christopher Fine is a marine biologist and the author of twenty-four books including Treasures of the Spanish Main: Shipwrecked Galleons in the New World, detailing his underwater exploits diving for sunken treasure. He is also an avocational horse breeder who has written articles on wild horses for The Epoch Times, True West Magazine, Notre Dame Magazine, and other publications. At one time the owner of a ranch in South Dakota that became a sanctuary for wild horses, he now lives in Gettysburg, PA.
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