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    The Byerley Turk: The True Story of the First Thoroughbred (Paperback) By (author) Jeremy James

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    Short Description for The Byerley Turk "This is the true story of the most remarkable horse in history. In 1678, a beautiful mahogany bay Karaman colt is foaled in a stable on a feudal landholding in the Balkans. Yet this is no ordinary colt: this is a colt with a destiny.He is destined to become the magnificent Byerley Turk, the first Foundation Sire of the thoroughbred line. From his early days the young horse is hard-schooled in the...
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    Ruth McKinlay It was nothing like I expected. Being a Thoroughbred owner (my horse has never raced or trained to do so) I have always had an interest in the history of the breed. When I purchased this book, I expected it to be a very matter of fact chronology of the breed's development from this well known foundation sire.

    I found the way the author composed this book, while still maintaining the essence of history, managed to capture the heart and soul of a horse. It was well written and very difficult to put down. by Ruth McKinlay

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