Mules in American history
By: Norman D. Graubart
Edition: First edition.
Series: How animals shaped history; How animals shaped history
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781477767696; 9781477767702
Subjects: Mules; Juvenile literature; History
Description: While mules share some similarities with horses, they are very different and are used for very different purposes. With rich detail, this book sets forth how their strength, endurance, and steadiness sets them apart from horses and made them invaluable to American history. Glossary, Index, Pronunciation Guide, Timelines, Web Sites.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: About mules; title: Mules from Spain; title: Mules in early America; title: Timeline; title: Mules in the American West; title: On the frontier; title: Military mules; title: Decline of the mule; title: Mules today.