Great Australian Horse Stories
Great Australian Horse Stories is a collection of tales about horses and the people whose lives revolve around them. Its Australian settings range from high-country brumbies and outback stock horses to dressage, film horses and metropolitan trainers, across 320 pages.
At a glance
- Stories span Australian horse traditions, from droving and brumby running to dressage and film work.
- The collection includes both horse stories and accounts of people involved in horse handling and riding.
- The publisher description points to funny, poignant and dramatic tales, including animals overcoming difficult odds.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad range of Australian horse settings and roles, rather than focusing on a single discipline.
- Includes stories about both horses and the people who work with or ride them.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30 October 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1743316801 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1743316801 |
| Weight listed | 454 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.54 x 24.13 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Horse-lovers interested in Australian stories about brumbies, stock horses, riding and horse handling.
- Readers looking for a collection of varied horse-related tales rather than a single continuous narrative.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical horse-care manual or a book focused on one riding discipline.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
73% 73% - 4 stars
9% 9% - 3 stars
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The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, alongside some three-star ratings. The sample is small and includes no written feedback here, so it cannot show which stories readers preferred or why some ratings were more moderate.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is Great Australian Horse Stories?
It is a collection of Australian horse-related tales, covering horses and the people involved in their lives.
What topics do the stories cover?
The description mentions high-country brumbies, stock horses, drovers, dressage riders, film horse handlers and trainers.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.
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