Wild horses of the West
Subtitle: history and politics of America's mustangs
By: J. Edward de Steiguer
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Tucson
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
ISBN-13: 9780816528264
Subjects: Wild horses; Government policy; History
Description: In Wild Horses of the West, de Steigur provides an entertaining and well-researched look into one of the most controversial issues of our time - the protection of mustangs on public lands. Featuring stunning color photographs of wild horses, this extremely thorough and engaging blend of history, science, and politics will appeal to students of the American West, conservation activists, and anyone interested in the beauty and power of these striking animals.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-241) and index.
Table of contents: title: "Living symbols of the pioneer spirit of the West"; title: pt. 1: All about horses.  Origins of the horse; title: Of horses and humans; title: Physical and social nature of horses; title: pt. 2: Horses return to the Americas.  Spanish horses enter the New World; title: Rise of Indian horse culture; title: America sweeps onto the Great Plains; title: Refuge in the Great Basin; title: pt. 3: Protecting wild horses.  "Wild Horse Annie" and the struggle for wild horse protection; title: Wild horse policy in action; title: Future of the West's wild horses.