Description
Title: The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion
Author: Wendy Williams
Publisher: Scientific American / Farrar, Straus & Giroux (Hardcover – Oct 27, 2015)
ISBN (Hardcover): 978‑0374224400 / 0374224404
Hardcover, first edition (ex Library), 320 pages (also listed as 304 pages plus 8‑page color plates in some listings)
Size: approx. 9.1 × 6.0 × 1.2 in. On Amazon from $US30
Wendy Williams traces the 56‑million‑year evolution of the horse, from its early multi‑toed ancestors to today’s Equus. Drawing on fossil records, scientific breakthroughs, and on-location visits—from European cave art and Wyoming mustangs to Mongolia’s Takhi, she explores equine anatomy, behavior, and cognition, establishing the horse as a sentient evolutionary triumph.
- New York Times Bestseller & Editors’ Choice
- WSJ Best Book of 2015 & Nautilus Silver Award
- Globally researched with expert interviews and site visits
- Explores evolutionary science, cognition, and human–horse bonds
- Ideal for readers of narrative science, natural history, or equestrian topics
Journey from Eocene‑era dawn horses to today’s equine breeds. Williams merges paleontology, ethology, cultural anthropology, and personal narrative. Discover mustang behavior in Wyoming, cave art in Europe, Lipizzans in Vienna, and Mongolian wild horses. Celebrate horses’ intelligence, adaptability, and the enduring human‑horse partnership.