Arabians

by Peter Upton

Book Overview

The majestic Arabian horse, with its refined beauty and spirit, has long held a special appeal for horse lovers throughout the world. Arabians is a lavishly illustrated celebration of the impressive history and splendor of this noble breed. The authoritative text explores the breeds ancient origins, its importance in the Islamic world, and the growing international interest in Arabians that began in the 17th century and continues today. At the heart...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811824144
• ISBN13: 9780811824149
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 10.3" x 12.1"

Customer Reviews

An Arabian odyssey!

This book is a necessity for the library of any Arabian lover. The text and photographs take you around the world and through the passages of time. Fabulous photographs and wonderful attention to detail. What a worthwhile purchase!

definitely a great book

If there's one book you must have about arabians, it is the one. All you need to know is in it. complete history, wonderful pictures and illustrations. You are really immersed in arabians roots...

Arabian Owner

I own two Arabian horses and have many books but this is by far the best I have ever seen. It is rich in history of this noble breed and shows the breed not only as a show horse but in it's natural untouched state as well. If you love horses and in particular Arabians, this is a book you must have.

Very Informative with gorgeous photography.

In my opinion, this book is the best book that has been written on the Arabian horse to date. The author takes you to the source of those that created the Arabian breed. Along the journey, the author gives a thorough review of the Arabian horse. He starts with the history of the desert breed Arabian and explains how the Arabian was imported to different parts of the world. The lineage of some of the most important Arabian horses to influence the breed is discussed and often traces those Arabians back to the desert tribe from where they originated. The author examins the Arabian based on what the desert tribes value as important to the success of the breed in the harsh desert environment. Then the author takes you on a trip around the world to explore the different types of Arabian horses. He travels from tribe to tribe, and country to country, showing off some of the world's best equines. The photography is superb and captures the essence of the Arabian. This is one book that should be in every Arabian horse lover's library.

Wondeful pictures

This books is the best book that I've ever got regarding Arabian Horses. It has beautiful pictures and painting, covering history and breder around the world. It is just a great book...if you like Arabian Horses...go and get it.