The Horse and The War

The Horse and The War by Captain Sidney Galtrey. Published by Percheron Society of America, Chicago, IL, 1918. 1st Edition. Hardbound, No DJ. Size 4to. Book needs rebinding: stored in box in garage for years, boards in poor condition, 1-1/2'' of spine missing 3'' up from bottom, stained & warped, end papers discolored. Content in surprisingly excellent condition, binding tight, some water marks on bottom edge of 20-30 pages, also some warping, however all pages are separate, and in vg condition. A complete account of horses and mules in World War I. 51 illustrated from drawings by Captain Lionel Edwards and from black and white photographs. Includes a reproduction of a note from Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces in France regarding the value of military animals. 131 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 16263.