The Mule Alternative: The Saddle Mule in the American West Tapa blanda - 1992

Medicine Wolf Press, 1992. Softcover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Testimony from explorers, mountain men, traders, soldiers, settlers, and gold rushers of the nineteenth century." Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-158) and index. a must-have for anyone with an interest in the subject is Mike Stamm's The Mule Alternative. Modest in appearance and presentation, The Mule Alternative is packed with insight into mules and the history of their use in the United States. Stamm discusses the viability of the mule through the letters and diaries of historical figures. A unique approach to say the least, but one that works very well indeed. Practical and poignant (many of the historical passages concern the ravages of war and exploration) by turn,The Mule Alternative has the ability to hook and hold the reader's attention. History buffs and equestrians with an affinity for the mighty mule will be delighted with this book. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. From The New Yorker Wildlife… Leer más

162 pages, corners slightly bumped, no creases or marks in or on book, a like new reading copy.

Medicine Wolf Press, 1992-01-01. 1st. Softcover. Good/None. 162 pages, b&w photos. Light shelf-wear and rubbing to wrappers with slight creasing to front cover caused by glue from previous owner's bookplate on front end paper, else a clean, tight copy. Record # 460715

Dugway, UT, USA: Medicine Wolf Press, 1992. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 162pp w bibliography and index. bw photos and maps. Photo illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. Binding square and not creased. Small octavo: 217 x 142mm.