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Fishback, Mary L. Northern Virginia's Equestrian Heritage. Images of America. SIGNED BY AUTHOR
SC Arcadia/Tempus 2002 0738514195 / 9780738514192 Second Printing Soft Cover Near Fine No Jacket Signed Photographs Signed by Author
Signed by author on title page, not dedicated to anyone in particular. 128pp. Gift quality paperback with very light wear at tips from storage, text as new. For over 200 years, Northern Virginia has enjoyed a respected reputation for its equestrian heritage. The present-day home of horse museums and libraries, as well as breeding, sports, and shows of all sort, Northern Virginia truly is hunt country. Northern Virginia"s Equestrian Heritage showcases the area"s early hunting history and offers a singular glimpse into the past glory days of fox hunts, hound-breeding, horse races, and horse shows. Beautiful estates where men and women gathered, partied, and hunted once dotted the landscape; today, however, many of these estates remain only in photographs and memories. The area"s picturesque countryside has enticed well-known families, including the Kennedys and the DuPont Scotts, to join in the local favored pastime. Some of the world"s best fox hunting took place in Loudoun County before the Civil War; afterwards, the hounds were let loose and very few quality packs remained. It took the combined help of fox hunters and land barons to reinstate the breeding of prestigious hounds and increase the sport"s popularity once again. Upperville, the home of America"s oldest horse show, dates to 1853 and has given shape to horse shows all over the country. Books are cleaned and dust wrappers placed in new mylar whenever possible. Book images are available, just ask. Offered from a five star, full-time, professional bookseller and proud member of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. We love what we do and it shows!
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48.00 USD
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