Book description
"Hoof Beats helps readers see the drama even in the grass eating. . . . Taylor has written that too-rare work that is as authoritative as it is legible to the lay audience."-New York Times
Journey to the ancient past with cutting-edge science and new data to discover how horses…
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2 authors picked Hoof Beats as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
If you a a horsey person, you must read this. It is the history of the human-horse relationship from prehistoric times. Those interested in archeology will also enjoy this book.
William Taylor is a true academic expert in the domestication of the horse, and does a wonderful job showing what we know, and what we don't.
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