Before trucks and tractors shaped the land, horses did the heavy lifting—literally. They Did It with Horses is a stunning hardcover pictorial book drawn from the Philip Weber Collection, showcasing the critical role of horses and horse-drawn vehicles in building and expanding the United States.
This visual “scrapbook” features hundreds of historic photographs, each paired with informative captions that bring to life the grit, ingenuity, and horsepower that fueled America’s development. From agriculture and freight hauling to passenger transport and construction, horses powered nearly every facet of 19th- and early 20th-century American life.
Whether you're a collector, historian, horse enthusiast, or admirer of the American West, this book offers a rare and beautifully preserved glimpse into the age when horses were the engines of progress.
Specifications
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Format: Hardcover
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Pages: 255
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Size: 8.5" x 11"
Contents:
DAIRIES AND BAKERIES
WORKING IN THE WOODS
BUILDING AMERICA
FIRE FIGHTING
MOVING THE FREIGHT
MOVING PEOPLE
CIRCUS HORSES
FROM BREWERY TO BAR
DAILY DELIVERIES
AGRICULTURE
PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
STREET SCENES
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