This is Part 1 special re-print edition of "A History of the Percheron Horse" is considered one of the most important works ever published on this famous breed of horse. First published in 1917, this important work on horses, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Chapters in this part include The Ancient Province of the Perche, Percheron Horse Prototypes, Following the Revolution, Evolution From Within, First French Horses in America, The Importing Record To 1870, Mid West Pioneers, The French Story Resumed, The Great Expansion of the 1880's and Other Prominent Figures of the Period. Nearly 350 pages of Percheron Horse history. (This is Part 1 of a two part series) Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.