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The Rise Of Horses: 55 Million Years Of Evolution.
One Of The World's Leading Experts On Horse Evolution Traces The Origins, Evolution, And Diversification Of The Equines. Long Domesticated, Related To Rhinoceroses, And Descended From A Creature The Size Of A Hare, Horses Are A Fascinating Study In Evolution. Jens Franzen's Account Explores The Early Evolution And Eventual Diversification Of Horse Anatomy To Explain How And Why These Once Widespread And Varied Mammals Became The Common Horses, Zebras, And Asses We Know Today. Beginning With Their Evolutionary Rise Roughly 55 Million Years Ago, Franzen Traces A History Etched In Fossils. He Explains How Improving Body Construction And Energy Balance Allowed Some Horses To Enter And Thrive In New Environments While Others Failed And Became Extinct. In Presenting This Story, Franzen Hews Closely To The Frankfurt Theory Of Evolution And Explains How It Applies To The Wide Variations In The Evolution Of Horse Species. Accessibly Written And Featuring Full-color Photographs And Illustrations Throughout, The Rise Of Horses Is The Complete Chronicle Of The Evolution Of The Equids.
SKU: 3226828
ISBN: 9780801893735
Author: Franzen, Jens Lorenz / Brown, Kirsten M.
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Jed Ball Hot Dog (yellow/brown) - Large.
Otis And Claude Jed Ball Is The Fabulous Ball With A Modern Twist. Jed Is Made Of Rubber And Felt, Just Like The All Time Favorite Tennis Ball! Features A Unique Handle Top That Makes Tossing And A Game Of Fetch Easy And Fun. Jed Ball Has A Random Bounce Keeping Pets Wildly Entertained. Stylishly Modern Shape Built-in Handle Makes Throwing A Breeze Bouyant Material Makes Water Play Fun Random Bounce Keeps Pets On Their Paws! Measures 6" L, Diameter = 3
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dog Toys, gt, treat Dispensing Toys, gt, jed
SKU: Jedbrownlg
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Laguna Floating Plant Baskets (10 In).
Laguna Floating Plant Baskets Make Planting And Maintenance Easy, Especially For Ponds That Don't Have Adequate Plant Shelves. Made Of Finely-woven Fabric, They Provide Excellent Soil Containment And Protect Plants From Fish. The Buoyant Styrofoam Float Ensures That The Baskets Stay At The Surface. The Plant Baskets Also Provide Shade And Protection For Fish.
Category: Aquarium , amp, amp, Fish Supplies, gt, aquarium Maintenance , amp, amp, Supplies, gt, laguna Planting Basket
SKU: Laguna-floating-plant-baskets-10-in
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Orbee Tuff Ball Orange - Large.
The Orbee Tuff Ball Stands Apart From Other Fetch Toys And Balls Thanks To Its Signature Material That Provides A Safe And Fun Experience For Your Pup. This Toy Utilizes Only Fda-approved, Non-toxic Ingredients To Ensure That It Doesn't Put Oyur Pooch At Risk. The Toy Is Also Recyclable And Features A Pleasant Peppermint Scent That Drives Dogs Wild. The Orbee Tuff Ball Is Chewy, Flexible And Bouncy To Provide Hours Of Fun- And It Also Floats In The Water For Pool Play. This Ball Is A Large Size For Larger Dogs, But It Is Also Available In Two Smaller Sizes To Provide The Ideal Fit For Your Pup. Provide Your Pooch With The Best Fetch Toy Around And Place An Order For This Orbee Today! Key Features: Bouncy, Buo\yant, Chewy, Flexible And Fragrant To Provide The Ultimate Play Experience Fda-approved, Non-toxic Ingredients So You Know It's Safe! Available In 3 Sizes For Dogs Of All Kinds
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dog Toys, gt, balls , amp, Fetch Toys, gt, planet Dog Fetch Toys
SKU: Orbeeorglrg
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Oster Minimax Trimmer.
Oster Minimax Trimmer Is Small, Lightweight And Easy To Maneuver. Features A Detachable Blade System Which Allows For Quick And Easy Blade Changing. Easy To Maneuver - Less Than 4 Inches Long Adjustable, Flexible Finger Ring For Right Or Lef-handed Use Provides Secure Grip And Convenient Hanger Soft Touch Comfort Grip Single Handed, Easy On/off Switch 5 Versatile Comb Attachments Leave Hair From 1/16 To 1/2
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, grooming Supplies, gt, hair Trimmers , amp, amp, Scissors, gt, oster, amp, reg, Electric Clippers , amp, Trimmers
SKU: Osterminimax
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Salvo Flea And Tick Collar For Dogs - Small.
Salvo™ Flea & Tick Collar For Dogs Is Easy To Use, Quickly And Effectively Protects Dogs From Fleas And Ticks. Fleas On The Dog Are Killed And Fleas In The Dog?s Environment That May Appear On Your Pet Will Be Killed. Salvo Will Also Kill Ticks, Including Brown Dog Tick (rhipicephalus Sanguineus), American Dog Tick (dermacentor Variabilis), And Deer Ticks (ixodes Scapularis And Ixodes Pacificus), Which May Carry Lyme Disease. The Odorless Salvo Collar Is Specially Formulated Using Insecticide Release Technology Which Works With The Natural Oils In Your Dog?s Skin To Distribute The Active Ingredients Over The Dog?s Body. The Collar Should Be Worn Continuously. Reapply A New Collar Every 6 Months. For Small Dogs: Neck Up To 14" Fast Action Kills Fleas And Ticks On The Dog For Up To 6 Months Works On Contact! Fleas And Ticks Don?t Have To Bite To Die Special Odorless Design Water Resistance Allows For Bathing And Swimming With No Loss Of Protection Package Contains 2 Collars To Protect Your Dog For An Entire Year Right-fit Design ? Choose The Size That Best Fits Your Dogs
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, flea , amp, Tick Supplies, gt, collars, gt, salvo, amp, trade, Flea And Tick Collar For Dogs
SKU: Salvo-flea-and-tick-collar-small
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Starmark Everlasting Firep Lug - Large.
Starmark Is One Of The Leading Pet Education Companies In The World. They Employ Certified Training And Behavior Specialists To Design Training And Behavior Toys That Are Both Educational And Entertaining. All Of Their Toys Are Tested For Performance By The Dogs At Starmark Animal Behavior Center Before They Are Made Available To Consumers. Starmark Everlasting Fireplug ? Large The Everlasting Fireplug For Large Dogs Is Made From A Material More Durable Than Rubber That Will Not Shred Or Tear. The Interactive Chew Toy Boasts A Unique Shape That Makes It Roll Unpredictably. The Challenge Will Keep Dogs Engaged For Long Periods Of Time. The Everlasting Fireplug Holds Everlasting Treats Or Small Kibble. Additional Sizes Are Available For Medium And Large Dogs. B Enefits Made From Durable Material Latex Free Includes One Everlasting Treat Dishwasher Safe Promotes Dental Hygiene
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dog Toys, gt, treat Dispensing Toys, gt, starmark Everlasting Fun
SKU: Starmar-keverlasting-fire-plug-large
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Terrabone Dental Chew Bones Jump'n Joints - Regular (6 Count).
Terrabone Dental Chew Bones Jump'n Joints - Regular (6 Count) Active And Senior Dogs Need A Little Help For Aching Hips And Joints. The Inclusion Of Glucosamine Hcl And Omega 3 And Omega 6 Fatty Acids In Terrabone Jump'n Joint$ Makes It The World?s Healthiest And Safest Edible Dental Chew Bone With Extra Benefits Your Dog Will Greatly Appreciate. #1 Ingredient - Usda Certified Brown Rice All Natural 300mg/regular Size & 100mg/small Size Of Glucosamine Hcl Omega 3 & Omega 6 For Inflammation 50% Usda Certified Organic Ingredients Us Made No Wheat, No Gluten, No Soy, No Corn No Animal By-products I.e. Gelatin Or Animal Glycerin No Saturated Fat, No Trans-fat No Added Sugar No Artificial Ingredients No Added Salt Low Fat & Low Calorie (177 Kcal / Reg.size & 64 Kcal / Sm. Size) Hardness Helps Clean Teeth & Massage Gums No Unnatural 'green Poop' No Sharp Edges Crumbles Safely For Easy Digestion Natural Chicken Makes Terrabone Irresistibly Yummy
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dental Products, gt, dental Dog Treats, gt, terrabone Dental Chew Bones Jump, n Joints
SKU: Terrabone-dental-chew-bones-jumpn-joints-regular-6-count
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True-dose Dental Fresh Kit 3-in-1 For Dogs & Cats.
True-dose Dental Fresh Kit Contains All Three Of True-dose's Dental Solutions Geared Toward Giving Your Pet Comprehensive Dental Care With No Brushing Required. This Kit Contains A Convenient Gel, Spray And Powder Combination That Works To Reduce Tartar And Plaque While Freshening Breath. Applying Each Step Of The Kit Is A Simple Process That Ranges From Direct Application Of Gel Or Spray To Sprinkling Powder On Your Pet's Food. This Kit Works Quickly To Kill Germs And Prevent Them From Causing Plaque And Tartar Build-up In The Future. True-dose Gel Fresh Is A Natural Way To Sooth Gum Irritation And Promote Dental Healthin Both Cats And Dogs And Is Made In The United States. The Products In This Kit Use Natural Products To Ensure That Your Pet Is Safe And That The Treatment Is Effective. If You Run Out Of One Part Of The Kit, Each Individual Item Is Also On Sale On Our Site. We Carry The Individual Dental Products From True-dose, Including Dental Spray , Sea Fresh Powder , And Dental Gel . Each Product Works To Provide A Unique And Effective Dental Care Solution And Is Made Here In The United States. Whether You Have A Dog Or Cat, True-dose Dental Products Will Keep Your Pet's Teeth And Gums In Prime Shape, So Order Today! Key Features: Reduces Tartar And Plaque Easy-to-use Products Mint Flavor To Freshen Breath
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dental Products, gt, other Dental Products, gt, true-dose Dental Kit
SKU: True-dose-dental-fresh-kit-3-in-1-dogs-cats
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Vetriscience Renal Essentials For Cats Fish Flavor (60 Tabs).
(kidney Support Supplement) Renal Essentials Has Been Formulated With Key Factors Which Help Maintain Optimal Kidney Function, Balance Urine Ph And Mineral Levels, Normalize Circulation, And Strengthen The Immune Response To Foreign Material In The Urinary Tract And Kidneys. This Advanced Formula Is A Combination Of Synergistic Factors That Work To Reduce Homocysteine Levels, Improve Renal Blood Flow, Aid In Detoxification, And Promote Proper Mineral Balance. Renal Essentials Has Been Formulated To Support The Kidney's Optimal Function For The Animal That Needs Prevention, Mainten Ance, And Care For Stressed Kidneys. Renal Essentials Is A Fish Flavored Chewable Tablet Which Cats Find Very Palatable. Formula: Directions: Give 2 Tablets Daily. Daily Amount May Be Divided Between Am & Pm. Act Ive Ingredients Per 2 Tablets: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (epa) . . . . . . . .180 Mg Docosahexaenoic Acid (dha) . . . . . . . . 120 Mg Astragalus Root Powder . . . . . . . . . . .60 Mg Lecithin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Mg Rehmannia (root) Extract. . . . . . . . . . 50 Mg L-arginine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Mg Nettle (urtica Dioica) Seed Extract. . . . .50 Mg Cordyceps Sinensis Extract . . . . . . . . .50 Mg N,n-dimethylglycine Hcl. . . . . . . . . . .25 Mg Potassium (gluconate). . . . . . . . . . .8.25 Mg Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5-phosphate) . . . . . 8 Mg Inositol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mg Vitamin B1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mg Vitamin B2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mg Choline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Mg Folic Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.15 Mg Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin). . . . . . 0.050 Mg Inactive Ingredients : Brewers Yeast, Fish Flavor, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Setaric Acid, Vegetable Stearate.
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, kidney, Liver , amp, amp, Renal Health, gt, kidney , amp, amp, Renal Support Supplements, gt, vetriscience Renal Essentials
SKU: Vereesforca6
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The Art Of Blacksmithing.
Revised Edtion. Tells How They Did It In Yesteryear. Over 500 Illustrations Show How They Made Everything From Knives To Horsehoes, From Iron Grills To Rifle Barrels And Barrel Hoops.
SKU: 3062963
ISBN: 9780785803959
Author: Bealer, Alex W.
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The Highway Rat: A Tale Of Stolen Snacks.
From The Bestselling Creators Of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson And Axel Scheffler Quick Hide All Your Goodies The Highway Rat's Coming, And He's Going To Steal Your Snacks... He Takes Clover From A Rabbit, Nuts From A Squirrel - He Even Steals His Own Horse's Hay Can No One Stop Him? The Creators Of Stick Man And A Gold Star For Zog Stand And Deliver This Fabulous New Story Of A Wickedly Loveable Villain Who Gets His Just Deserts.
SKU: 19279654
ISBN: 9780545477581
Author: Donaldson, Julia
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Scalped Vol 01: Indian Country.
Jason Aaron, The Up-and-coming Writer Of The Critically Acclaimed Series The Other Side Teams With Gritty Artist R.m. Guera For An Intense Crime Drama That Mixes Organized Crime With Current Native American Culture. Fifteen Years Ago, Dashiell "dash" Bad Horse Ran Away From A Life Of Abject Poverty And Utter Hopelessness On The Prairie Rose Indian Reservation In Hopes Of Finding Something Better. Now He's Come Back Home Armed With Nothing But A Set Of Nunchucks, A Hell-bent-for-leatger Attitude And One Dark Secret, To Find Nothing Much Has Changed On "the Rez" - Short Of A Glimmering New Casino, And A Once-proud People Overcome By Drugs And Organized Crime. Is He Here To Set Things Right Or Just Get A Piece Of The Action?
SKU: 6040006
ISBN: 9781401213176
Author: Aaron, Jason / Guer, R. M. / Guera, R. M.
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Renaissance & Medieval Costume.
Reproduced Directly From A Rare Original Early-19th-century Edition, This Magnificent Illustrated Study Displays A Detailed Gallery Of Costumes Worn In The 11th Through The 15th Centuries. The 120 Splendid Full-color Plates Exhibit Head-to-toe Apparel Worn By Nobility, Knights, Soldiers, The Bourgeois, Ecclesiastics, And Citizens Of All Classes. Many Figures Ade On Horseback. Includes Captions And A New Introduction.
SKU: 1605296
ISBN: 9780486465142
Author: Bonnard, Camille / Mercuri, Paul
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Stream F-series Pickup Owner's Bible.
A Hands-on Guide To Getting The Most From Your 1948 Through 1995 F-series Pickup. Ford F-series Pickups Are The Best-selling Vehicles In America, With More Than Half A Million Sold Every Year. Their Enduring Popularity Is Due To Their Unmatched Combination Of Amazing Versatilitty And Excellent Value. Author Moses Ludel Has Written The Authoritative Companion Book For Your F-series Pickup. His Tips And Suggestions Cover The Full Range Of F-series Duties And Help You Get The Most From Your Pickup, Whether It's A Farm Workhorse, Weekend Trailer Puller, 4x4 Trail Crawler, Rolling Office, Or Daily Driver. High Performance Modifications, Accessories To Tailor Your Ford To Your Individual Driving Demands, F-series Development History, And Tips You Should Know When Buying A New Or Used F-series Are Just A Few Of The Many Topics Covered. Many F-series Owners Take Pride In Maintaining And Servicing Tueir Pickups Themselves. To Help The "do-it-yourselfer, " Moses Provides Step-by-step Instruction Backed Up With Hundreds Of Photographs That Cover Everything From Oil Changes And Basic Tune-ups To More Complicated Engine, Transmission, Suspension, And Electrical Work. With His Experienced, Hands-on Guidance, Moses Makes It Easy For You To Keep Your F-series Operating At Peak Condition.
SKU: 3666251
ISBN: 9780837601526
Author: Ludel, Moses
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No Dogs Allowed.
After Losing The Old Horse She Had Grown Up With, Kristine Decides She Can Never Get Close To Another Pet Again. In This Novel About The Tender Bond Between A Girl And Her Pup, Kristine Learns What It Means To Love, To Lose, And To Open One's Heart To New Friendships And Fresh Liking.
SKU: 3557010
ISBN: 9780823418183
Author: Wallace, Bill
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Out Of The Past.
Horse-and-buggy Days Endure For The Amish, Who Continue The Plain Lifestyle Of Their 18th-century German Immigrant Forebearers. In These Pages, Well-worn Stone Buildings, Water Wheels, Windmills, And Other Images Of Amish Life Abound.
SKU: 7652290
ISBN: 9782880908457
Author: Mcdonald, Mary Ann
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Domo Self-mailer Stationery.
Japan's Favorite Furball Is Invading The United States And Dark Horse Is Helping To Lead The Charge By Ramping Up A Special Program Of Officially Licensed Domo Merchandise - And Clever Retailers Will Stock Up Lest They Find Their Ankles Being Chomped On This New Stationery Item From Dark Horse Deluxe Launches A New Product Featuring Domo, Which Is A Pad Of Self-mailing Stationery. Easy To Use And Fun As Well - Just Write Your Message (secret Or Otherwise), Fold It Up, Lick It Shut, And With The Help O A Postage Stamp You Have Shared Domo With A Friend
SKU: 7317085
ISBN: 9781596175655
Author: Dark Horse
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Recapturing Lisdoonvarna: Prequel To Good Fortune Sweet Journeys.
Michael Forester Returns. The Origin Of The Flat Creek Boy's Grit Becomes Clear In Recapturing Lisdoonvarna, The Prequel To Good Fortune Sweet Journeys. This Is The Story Of A Grieving Michael Finding Peace And Also Sean Kelly, His Red-headed Ancestor, Whose Tenacity During The Civi L War Earned Him The Beautiful And Isolated Land Michael Today Claims As His Own. Michael's Early Forbearer Is A Poor But Honorable Young Irishman, Who In 1859 Escapes Conflict And Injustice In Ireland Only To Find Flourishing Evil On The Streets Of New York City. Sean Then Joins The Union Army As A Horse Soldier And Serves Under General Sheridan. In 1866 He Musters Out Of His Cavalry Regiment In Saint Louis And Journeys Throug H The Wild Forests Of The Missouri Ozarks Intent On Delivering A Fallen Soldier's Effects To His Family. His Travels Become A Lonely Man's Odyssey To Gain Acceptance And Love. Along The Way Several Women Seek His Trust, And Lay Open Their Hearts. Sean's Politica Land Religious Tolerance Shines In Stark Contrast To The Hatred So Prevalent During The Times. The Irishman Also Plays An Extraordinary Fiddle, And His Joyful Tunes Are A Tonic For All Who Listen. Modern While At The Same Time Compellingly Nostalgic, Two Stories From Different Centuries Pleasingly Join To Propel The Reader's Quest For Justice, Love, And Decency To A Higher Level.
SKU: 6722716
ISBN: 9781440135620
Author: Johnson, Frank S.
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Boris Godunov: A Drama In Verse (dodo Press).
Alexander Sergeyevich Poushkin (1799-1837) Was A Russian Romantic Author Who Is Considered To Be The Greatest Russian Poet And The Founder Of Modern Russian Literature. Pushkin Pioneered The Use Of Vernacular Speech In His Poems And Plays, Creating A Style Of Storytelling-mixing Drama, Romance, And Satire-associated With Russian Literature Ever Since And Greatly Influencing Later Russian Writers. Pushkin Published His First Poem At The Age Of Fifteen, And Was Widely Recognized By The Literary Establishment By The Time Of His Graduation From The Imperial Lyceum In Tsarskoe Selo. He Gradually Became Committed To Social Reform And Emerged As A Spokesman For Literary Radicals; In The Early 1820s He Clashed With The Government, Which Sent Him Into Exile In Southern Russia. While Under The Strict Surveillance Of Government Censors And Unable To Travel Or Publish At Will, He Wrote His Most Famous Play, The Drama Boris Godunov: A Drama In Verse. Critics Consider Many Of His Works Masterpieces, Such As The Poem The Bronze Hhorseman And The Drama The Stone Guest. He Also Wrote The Daughter Of The Commandant And Marie: A Story Of Russian Love, And The Queen Of Spades.
SKU: 6109909
ISBN: 9781406566598
Author: Pushkin, Aleksander / Hayes, Alfred
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Heart's Desire.
In Heart's Desire, Hard Work, Honesty And A Boundless Heart Underline This Rags-to-riches Story Which Offers A Front Row View Of The Often Opulent World Of Horse Training And Breeding, Including The Competition, The Successes And, Yes, The Pitfalls. From The Small-town Farms And Fields Of East Texas To The Exotic Emirate Of Fujeira, Young And Beautiful Emylou's Pursuit Of Her Single-minded Passion - Working With Horses - Takes Her On A Journey Filled With Heady Success, Stunning Wealth And A Passionate, Yet Heart-breaking, Love Affair. Her Innate Skill And Acquired Expertise At Training And Breeding Show Horses Ultimately Land Emylou In The Employment Of Countess Charlotte Delys, Owner Of The Most Famous Horse Ranch In Texas. She Enjoys Enormous Success And Fame Working With The Countess's Majestic Arabian Stallion, Adonis, But Also Falls Headlong Into A Love Affair With The Owner's Son, Jean-claude. Devastated By His Betrayal Following The Unplanned But Pivotal Blessing Of A Daughter, Emylou Comes To Realize What Her Heart Desires And Attains Far More In Life Than She Could Ever Have Imagined.
SKU: 9574574
ISBN: 9780984462827
Author: Fadhli, Brigitte R.
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Second Chances: A Story Of Love, Faith And Rescue.
Second Chances: A Story Of Love, Faith And Rescue, By Fredrick G. Marengo You'll Cherish This Poignant Account Of The Struggles Faced By A Group Of Horses In Need Of Care And Nurturing And A Big-hearted Man Faced With Numerous Life-threatening Health Issues Of His Own. After Embarking On His Horse Rescue Mission, This First-time Author Finds His Life Taking Some Amazing Twists And Turns As He Fights One Medical Crisis After Another. You Will Laugh At The Antics, Shed A Tear At The Pain, And Be Amazed To See How Love, Faith, And Horses Were Instrumental To Recovery And Finding The Ultimate Path To Happiness. These Magnificent Horses Will Jump From The Pages Of The Book Straight Into Your Heart, Amid Pangs Of Hunger, Mistrust And Fear, As The Story Of Their Rescue Is Told.
SKU: 15487947
ISBN: 9780983082705
Author: Marengo, Fredrick G.
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Blind Beauty.
Tessa Has An Impossible Dream: To Ride Her Great-hearted Horse, Buffoon, In The Grand National. But Who Will Support Her Plan To Become A Jockey? She's Been Repeatedly Kicked Out Of Boarding School, And Her Rich Stepfather Hates Her. And Could The Sometimes Clumsy, Nearly Blind Buffoon Ever Be Expected To Survive Such A Difficult Racecourse? Tessa Pursues Her Dream Across Troubled Teenage Years While Growing In Responsibility, Self-respect, And Understanding. A Magnificent Steeplechase, Thrillingly Evoked, Caps This Vivid, Romantic, Fast-paced Novel By A Writer Who Is The Undisputed Master Of Exploring The Bonds Between Horses And People.
SKU: 1792313
ISBN: 9780525466529
Author: Peyton, Km / Brooks, Donna L. / Peyton, K. M.
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Across The Great Divide: Robert Stuart And The Discovery Of The Oregon Trail.
Resurrecting A Pivotal Moment In American History, "across The Great Divide" Tells The Triumphant Never-before-told Story Of The Young Scottish Fur Trader And Explorer Who Discovered The Way West, Changing The Face Of The Country Forever. In The Heroic Tradition Of Stephen Ambrose's "undaunted Courage" Comes The Story Of Robert Stuart And His Trailblazing Discovery Of The Oregon Trail. Lewis And Clark Had Struggled Across The High Rockies In Present-day Montana And Idaho, But Their Route Had Been Too Perilous For Wagon Trains To Follow. Then, Six Years After The Corps Of Discovery Returned From The Pacific, Stuart Found The Route That Would Make Westward Migration Possible. Setting Out In 1812 On The Return Trip From Establishing John Jacob Astor's Fur Trading Post At Astoria On The Oregon Coast, Stuart And Six Companions Traveled From West To East For More Than 3,000 Grueling Miles By Canoe, Horseback, And Ultimately By Foot, Following The Mountains South Until They Came Upon The One Gap In The 3,000-mile-long Rocky Mountain Chain That Was Passable By Wagon. Situated In Southwest Wyoming Between The Southern Extremes Of The Wind River Range And The Antelope Hills, South Pass Was A Direct Route With Access To Water Leading From The Missouei River To The Rockies. Stuart And His Traveling Party Were The First White Men To Traverse What Would Become The Gateway To The Far West And The Oregon Trail. In The Decades To Come, An Estimated 300,000 Emigrants Followed The Corridor Stuart Blazed On Their Way To The Fertile Farmlands Of The Willamette Valley And The Goldfields Of California. "across The Great Divide" Brings To Life Stuart's Ten-month Journey And The Remarkable Courage, Perseverance, And Resourcefulness These Seven Men Displayed In Overcoming Unimagianble Hardships. Stuart Had Come To The Pacific Northwest To Make His Fortune In The Fur Trade, But During His Stay In The Wilderness He Emerged As A Pioneering Western Naturalist Of The First Rank, A Perceptive Student Of Native American Cultures, And One Of America's Most Important, If Least-known, Explorers. Today Stuart's Expedition Has Largely Been Forgotten, But It Ranks As One Of The Great Adventure Odysseys Of The Nineteenth Century. A Direct Descendant Of Stuart, Award-winning Journalist Laton Mccartney Has Obtained Unique Access To Stuart's Letters And Diaries From The Expedition, Lending Depth And Unparalleled Insight To A Story That Is At Once An Important Account Of A Pivotal Time In American History And A Gripping, Page-turning Adventure.
SKU: 2752015
ISBN: 9780743249249
Author: Mccartney, Laton
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