In Praise of Famous Horses An AZ of the Most Celebrated in History and Culture, Myth and Sport

<P>In<I> Praise of Famous Horses</I> is an A-Z companion to perhaps the most loved of all domesticated animals. From D.H. Lawrence''s horse Aaron, whose hide was posthumously made into a duffel-bag, to Zippy Chippy, fabled American loser, all the horses featured in this book have their very own claim to fame. Some - among them Bucephalas, Red Rum, Champion the Wonder Horse and Rocinante - are permanent residents in the equine pantheon. Others - such as Rossa Prince, who managed to lose a walkover - attract more qualified appreciation.<br><br>Literature, history and art, battlefield, movie and television, myth, racecourse and religion are all enriched by these magnificent creatures. From A to Z, here is the wonderful world of famous horses.</P>