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Honoured with the prestigious Elwyn Hartley-Edwards Award for Equine Writing in 2023, Tiffany Francis-Baker's 'The Bridleway' delves into the profound impact horses have had on shaping Britain's landscape and national ecosystems. With the keen eye of a detective, Francis-Baker unravels the mystery behind the ubiquitous bridleways that lace our countryside, revealing a tapestry of equine influence woven deeply into British culture.
From the etymology of street names to the evolution of trading routes, this captivating exploration leaves no stone unturned. Francis-Baker's investigation leads her to encounter the modern-day cousins of wild horses and to examine the myriad ways in which humans and equines have forged a millennia-old partnership. The narrative gallops through the realms of equestrian sports, vibrant horse fairs, and the exploits of intrepid horseback travellers.
With the precision of a historian and the passion of a naturalist, Francis-Baker illuminates how these magnificent creatures, at once domesticated and fiercely independent, have cantered through our collective imagination for thousands of years. 'The Bridleway' not only charts the hoofprints left on our cultural landscape but also offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with the natural world and our place within it.
Book ISBN: | 9781399403177 |
Book Author: | Tiffany Francis-Baker |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
Book Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 131 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-01-08 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages, Black-and-white chapter artworks |
Book Weight: | 212g |
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