Galloping Across the U.S.A.: Horses in American Life (Transportation in America). Martin W. Sandler

Galloping Across the U.S.A.: Horses in American Life (Transportation in America)



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Galloping Across the U.S.A.: Horses in American Life (Transportation in America) Martin W. Sandler. pdf ebook
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Language: English
Page: 64
ISBN: 0195132262, 9781423774693

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Reviewed with Martin W. Sandler's Riding the Rails in the USA .

Gr. 4-6. From the Transportation in America series, these volumes present the history and influence of horses and trains on American life. In Galloping, Sandler discusses varied topics: the Plains Indians' lives after the introduction of horses to America, the need for horses to pull wagons and coaches across primitive turnpikes in the East and along the westward trails, and the use of horses for city transportation, from early omnibuses to modern-day mounted police. Riding presents a more straightforward story, following the development of railroads in America from 1825 to the present and their role in everything from westward expansion to racial segregation. As in many overviews, the writing tends to be bland, but Sandler breaks into more interesting passages with his explanation of topics such as the "right side" and "wrong side" of the tracks. Reproduced in color, the many well-captioned photographs, documents, and prints from various periods are attractive and informative illustrations for the texts. A time line, a bibliography, and a list of places to visit round out each presentation. Carolyn Phelan
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Review


"...the many well-captioned photographs, documents, and prints from various periods are attractive and informative illustrations for the text." -- Booklist


"From American Indians and conquistadors to urban police forces, Americans have long used horses as a means to travel, transport goods, and above all, prosper. Galloping across the USA: Horses in American Life illustrates the various uses of and dependencies on horses throughout North American history." --NEA Today


"The various modes of transportation are an interesting lens through which students can view culture, economics, politicals, and life choices." --History Matters


"This book could be used as a companion to a study of US history, or for a focus project on horses. Either way, it will be sure to intrigue students." -- Library Materials Guide


"Middle school students and teachers will find this book a unique way to study the history of the United States, and will find it pleasurable reading. Recommended." --Library Media Connection


"This book could be used as a companion to a study of US history, or for a focus project on horses. Either way, it will be sure to intrigue students." -- Christian Schools International




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