Wild Horses Of The Dunes [Hardcover]

Rich Pomerants (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2004

Since the 1947 publication of Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague, millions of visitors have come to a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia in search of wild horses. Featuring more than 150 full-color photographs, Wild Horses of the Dunes tells the visual story of these wild horses. Since 1924, the horses have been rounded up each July to swim across Chincoteague Bay from Assateague Island to the small town of Chincoteague. This is a book for horse lovers, and for anyone captivated by the beauty of the Eastern Shore and the long-standing traditions of a special place.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rich Pomerantz is a photographer whose work has been seen in the New York Times, Coastal Living, Garden Design and Runner’s World, and on exhibit at the Wasdsworth Atheneum in Hartford, CT.His wild horse photographs have appeared in National Geographic Society publications, Sierra Club calendars, Coastal Living, and on the cover of the Frommer’s Guide to Virginia (1998-1999). He operates out of a studio he built next to his house in Litchfield County, CT.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (April 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762417757
• ISBN-13: 978-0762417759
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 12.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,464,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, July 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Wild Horses Of The Dunes (Hardcover)

This book was extremely well done. Along with its amazing photography, it contained factual information helping to describe the lives of the Chincoteague ponies. It is a must read for all horse lovers of all ages.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Horses of the Dunes, June 15, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Wild Horses Of The Dunes (Hardcover)

Magnificent photographs with informative text.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography, August 5, 2011

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Rachel S (Maryland!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild Horses Of The Dunes (Hardcover)

I purchased this book on a cold winter day when I was dreaming of going back to Assateague Island and needed a wild pony fix. It's been on our coffee table ever since. Beautiful photos capture the essence of the wild ponies who inhabit a barrier island straddling the coast of Maryland and Virginia, as well as telling the story of the "saltwater cowboys" who round them up three times a year to check their health and, in the summer, to swim them over to Chincoteague for the famous Pony Penning Days.

It is a gorgeous book, with stunning photos, and I did learn some things about Pony Penning that I didn't know. The author does a good job conveying that the Chincoteague natives love and honor the ponies, who provide them fame and tourist income. They take great care with the horses, providing them vet check ups, ferrying the ones who are weak, young or very pregnant across to ensure their continued health. There is a really touching vignette in the beginning of the book when the author describes his first encounter with a wild stallion that anyone who has had a moment with the wild ponies will recognize. My one criticism is that the book does seem to focus on the Virginia ponies, and not so much the Maryland herd, but that is a small criticism and does not detract from the book.

This is a lovely book that showcases one of this country's most beautiful places. Whether you are a fan of beautiful wildlife photography, an armchair traveller, or a fan of American folklife and history, this is a book that belongs on your coffee table. I bought it to remind me of beautiful days spent by the sea, I keep it because it captures the magic of Assateague.