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“eugene daumas”

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  • The Ways of the Desert

    by Eugène Daumas ...
    The Ways of the Desert, translated from the French, offers an introduction to the North African Arab nomads—their way of life, customs, dress, and religion. The companion to this volume, The Horses of the Sahara, provides a detailed description and history of the great breeds of Arab horses. While part of this book is devoted to descriptions of the various animals that are both hunted and used for ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Horses of the Sahara

    by Eugene Daumas ...
    A Historical Account of the Arab Aristocracy and their love of Horses ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Horses of the Sahara

    by Eugène Daumas, Stuart Cloete, Emir Abd-el-Kader ...
    Translated by Sheila M. Ohlendorf ...
    The Arabs created one of the world's finest breeds of saddle horses, the Arabian, and they have long possessed an immense store of knowledge regarding the care, training, and breeding of this splendid horse. In the nineteenth century, General Melchior Joseph Eugene Daumas had access to their knowledge even though, as he pointed out, "it requires a great deal of patience and tact for a Christian to ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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