
Walter Gilbey
Sir Walter Gilbey, 1st Baronet, was an English wine-merchant, horse-breeder, author, and philanthropist.
Total Book Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
Categories
Relevance
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

The Great Horse; or, The War Horse from the time of the Roman Invasion till its development into the Shire Horse.
Witness the epic transformation of a powerful war animal into a gentle giant of the fields.
By Walter Gilbey

Early Carriages and Roads
Discover how the bumpy roads of early England and the first horse-drawn carriages shaped society.
By Walter Gilbey

Small Horses in Warfare
Discover how smaller horse breeds proved to be surprisingly mighty assets on the battlefield, outperforming their larger counterparts in crucial military campaigns.
By Walter Gilbey

Horses Past and Present
Uncover how the hoofbeats of horses shaped England's fields, wars, and culture through centuries of change and royal legacy.
By Walter Gilbey