HE AMERICAN MUSTANG

by Mary Adrian ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 25, 1964

Volume II in the new Preserve Our Wild Life Series introduces the problem of the beleaguered wild horses who, if they don't fall prey to disease or the bigger cats, are collected for dog food by the most inhumane and unsporting methods. The tough and agile pony-sized horses have only one established sanctuary and need more if they are to survive. Following the life cycle of Mustang, from birth to maturity, the author tells a straightforward story of what these animals must face in terms of privation through cruel winters and nearly waterless summers in order to escape their enemy -- Man. Staying in territory where planes and trucks cannot maneuver, the horses eke out a bare subsistence in the canyons of the Southwest. By keeping her message understated, Miss Adrian has accomplished a moving text. Miss Vaughan-Jackson, whose outstanding illustrations enhanced the first title in the series (The American Eagle 1963, p. 602, J-204) is once again an effective illustrator.

Pub Date: Aug. 25, 1964

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: astings House

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1964

Categories: NONFICTION