My Quest of the Arab Horse: An American Breeder's Search For the Arabian Horse In Its Homeland

This special re-print edition of Homer Davenport's "My Quest of the Arab Horse" is considered one of the most important works ever published on this famous breed of horse. First published in 1909, this important work on Arabian Horses, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. The book follows an American horse breeder on his search for Arabian Horses in the breed's homeland and offers a unique perspective on the history of this famous horse breed. Chapters include An Oregon Arab Horse and What It Led To, The Start For the Desert, The Sultan's Stables, The Sultan of Turkey, From Constantinople to Antioch, From Antioch to Aleppo, Akmet Haffez and His War Mare, The War Mare Greets The Desert, We Feast With The Anezeh and Become Better Acquainted - Inspection and Purchase of Horses, The Meeting With Hashem Bey, The Great Sheikh of the Desert, Some Oriental Bargaining - The Beginning off the Story of the Mare, Hassan Tasshin Pasha And His Horses and much more. . Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.