The Equine Legacy: How Horses, Mules, and Donkeys Shaped America

*2017 San Diego Book Awards Winner in History*
*2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in General Non-Fiction*

"a top recommendation" Midwest Book Review
"ambitious...Purdy fills her book with interesting anecdotes and facts" Publishers Weekly
"a great book for horse and history lovers alike" horsenation.com
"entertains as it teaches...well-researched, informative, and interesting!" Readers' Favorite

Some of America's greatest heroes have not gotten the recognition they deserve.The Equine Legacy is a lively tribute to these four-legged unsung heroes, who played essential roles in the exploration, settlement, and economic prosperity of America, while serving on the battlefield and entertaining people across the country.

This stirring story is brought to life with photographs and first-person accounts. You'll hear from iconic Americans as well as explorers, pioneers, journalists, soldiers, and others who lived and worked alongside horses, mules, and donkeys.

You will also learn how an equine illness nearly brought the country to a standstill; how horses saved so many people from dreaded diseases; how equines paid the ultimate price to rebuild a major city; the men and women who devoted their lives to equine welfare; and how these special animals are still serving our country today.

Whether you are a history buff or an animal lover, this book will open your eyes to the incredible equine role in our American journey.