Shelfari Book Activity

Tags: arabians

• 

  

  • plan to read
  • reading now
  • I’ve read it
  • favorite
  • want to own
  • own it
  • remove book

  King of the Wind

  The Story of the Godolphin Arabian

  by Marguerite Henry

  He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-bay stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed and luck. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was swift as the desert winds, Sham's pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners. This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their... (more)
• 

  

  • plan to read
  • reading now
  • I’ve read it
  • favorite
  • want to own
  • own it
  • remove book

  Drinkers of the Wind

  by Carl Raswan

  Originally published in the 1930s. An exciting yet moving true story of a mans life and travels with nomadic Arabs and their world famous Arabian horses. Many illustrations and details of this wonderful breed of horse. Many of the earliest horse books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic... (more)