ebooks The Geography of Genius: Lessons from the World's Most Creative Places by Eric Weiner in History

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Never before has there been such a comprehensive look at Confederate military horses in the Civil War and their lives before; during; and after battle. Why particular breeds or colors were chosen for specific tasks; what the life expectancy of military horses was and why they died; and the distinct challenges of caring for horses in wartime conditions are all coved. Chapters focus on how they were acquired by their owners; their lineages; the stories behind their names; and the ways in which they were immortalized. Robert E. Lee’s Traveller; Stonewall Jackson’s Little Sorrel; Forrest’s thirty horses; Ashby’s Tom Telegraph; and many more are included in this must-read history.