Altamirano LA YEGUADA DEL BOCADO STUD FARM malaga spain history horses

by Juan Carlos Altamirano

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First edition · Signed

The author, in this research work on the Spanish horse, which was mandatory after the publication of his book History of the Carthusian Horses, shows us in a documented way the origin and history of the horses of this breed. Specimens that were achieved, selected and improved in lands of the city of Arcos de la Frontera and San José del Valle (Cádiz). Area to which the Spanish purebred horses arrived from the hands of the Duke of Arcos and the order of the Jesuits. It brings us back to the beginning of the 18th century to show us in an easy and detailed way the vicissitudes of these horses and that of the different owners of this stud - former cattle ranching of Terry - considered one of the most important in history. 399 pages. Hard cover with dust jacket. NOT ex-library. Weight = 2.4 kg BOOK CONDITION = VERY GOOD

• Year: 2005
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 8493253820
• Condition: Very Good

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