Call me burroughs barry miles i have long been what i have expressed as a serious fan of burroughs. Welcome to chiggerville farm, your source for witez ii arabians and. An astonishing tale of life and death, suffering and healing, love and second chances, miles to go picks up the story of the walk, continuing this unforgettable bestselling series about one mans unrelenting search for hope. And miles to go by linell nash smith documents the life of the arabian stallion witez ii from his foaling in poland the year before the nazi invasion to his life as a celebrity sire in the u. When col fred hamilton selected horses as spoils of war from germany and occupied territories in august of 1945, not only were witez ii and the famous lippizan horses saved but also horses influential. Kentucky derby 2021 contenders derby 2021 road to the derby derby 2021 derby prep replays derby radar. About the perfect horse new york times bestseller from. However, the fairy tale the author made out of witez s birth and early upbringing, particularly when the book starts with her going to poland and talking to people who actually knew what happened, is a disservice to the book and to the poles who lived.
Linell nash smith books list of books by author linell. By basic books, ny 1st edition blue boards1960 illustrated some exterior fade marks otherwise perfect. Famed arabian stallion witez ii another and a full body. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii, and whos who in the zoo, and more on. Another related book you may have read is and miles to go, the story of the arabian stallion witez ii. He spent his early years at janow at a time when poland was under occupation by nazi germany before ultimately arriving in the united states in 1945, where he lived for the remainder of his life until his death. Witez ii lived until 1965, when he died quietly in his pasture. It is the first published book of the lonesome dove series but the third installment in the series chronologically. As priceless as any of the masterpieces that hung in viennas museum, from their snowwhite coats to their large aristocratic heads and deep brown eyes, the horses. Set in the closing years of the old west, the novel explores themes. He was bred in poland, a country renowned for breeding strong, athletic, wonderfully conformed arabian horses. I had come to consider him a man who could stretch my mind into places i. This is his storya gallant onetold with irrepressible sentiment.
Hardcover, good, first edition, but book club embossed on back cover. This is the incredible story of the survival of witez ii, the great arabian stallion from poland. Witez horse page with past performances, results, pedigree, photos and videos. Witez ii was foaled at the legendary janow podlaski stud in poland in 1938. An miles to go witez ii by smith, linell little brown, 1967 stated first. Witez ii descendents today number in the thousands. I have an arabian, egyptian, not polish, and she loved it. It is the first published book of the lonesome dove series but the third installment in the series chronologically the story focuses on the relationship among several retired texas rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from texas to montana.
This is the story of the great arabian stallion witezii. Other than the head his behind looks like a quarter horse to me. When the germans invaded poland they took over the establishment, and stasik worked for them while engaged in undercover operations. This regal polish stallion survived world war ii, was rescued by general patton, found sanctuary in america and became a legendary sire in the united states. His story includes that of the poles who reared him, the germans who cared for him, and the americans who were lucky enough to secure him at an army auction. I was working for mcgrawhill publishers in 1967, and my boss was. Dust jacket shows some slight signs of wear with dings, nicks and chips, owners stamp inside back cover. Witez ii, you are indeed the chieftain, the knight, the prince, the hero. The moving story of his rescue during world war ii is documented in the book, and miles to go. The book, and miles to go, by linell smith, is his biography. The story is about witez ii, a son of ofir and a grandson of kuhailan haifi. Witez ii ofir x federacja a 1938 polish arabian stallion who was a leading.
Linell nash smith books, biography, contact information. Hungarian horse history trip without leaving the united states. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii by smith, linell dust jacket missing. And miles to go biography of witez ii linell nash for fiction, im slowly collecting the books i loved as a kid skyrocket.
Selected poems of ogden nash a bibliophile books edition. And miles to go by linell nash smith, unknown edition, the great arabian horse witez ii endured the hardships of the second world war in europe, then came to the united states to found a dynasty to rival that of manowar. I had a horse that i bought that had run wild for 3 years. Having seen your video concerning witez ii and the book, and miles to go.
Aug 20, 2016 all of the horses, including the most prized polish lipizzaner, witez, survived and even thrived. See all books authored by linell nash smith, including and miles to go. His story has been remembered in two books, and his image has. An interesting history of a arabian bred in poland on the eve of world war ii. How he escaped poland and the nazis in ww ii and came to america is truly inspiring. Welcome to chiggerville farm, your source for witez ii. And miles to go by linell smith arabian horse witez ii hbdj 1986. Witez ii was foaled under the white eagle of poland, matured under the german swastika, and achieved his greatest fame in america. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii hardcover june 1, 1967 by linell smith author 4. Dont miss this in the doctrine and covenants poster set. April, 1967 witez ii, purportedly the most magnificent arabian horse ever, was born in poland in 1938 and survived the nazi, russian and american invasions. Hungarian horse history trip without leaving the united. For the incredible full story of witez ii, we highly recommend the book and miles to go by linell smith. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii by linell smith isbn.
The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii by smith, linell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pedigree for witez ii, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii by linell smith is a collectors item. Famed arabian stallion witez ii another and a full body shot of.
Witez ii ofir x federacja for historical research and enjoyment. Author elizabeth letts nonfiction book is about operation cowboy, the american protection of the spanish riding school and the plight of the lipizzaner horses during world war ii. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii smith, linell on. Dust jacket shows some slight signs of wear with dings, nicks and chips, owners stamp inside. Witez as third behind his peers witraz out of makata by fetysz and wielki szlem. I hadnt known about the horse, and im glad i now do. Witez ii, purportedly the most magnificent arabian horse ever, was. May 4, 2014 witez ii, legendary arabian foundation sire. Oct 04, 2020 witez ii was foaled under the white eagle of poland, matured under the german swastika, and achieved his greatest fame in america. During his us stud career he produced 215 foals, 30 of which became champions. Hardback in good condition, with acceptable dust jacket. When it comes to horses, im a believer unless a horse has the soundness and athleticism to excel as a riding or driving horse, and the good mind and disposition to be trainab.
The ship had left bremerhaven with 151 stallions, mares and foals and arrived in newport news, va. His story has been remembered in two books, and his image has even been reproduced on a polish postage stamp. Aaron paul leads an allstar cast in the black book audio drama. Linell nash smith books list of books by author linell nash. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii view larger image. Sep 02, 2016 book launched on an equine great escape. As far as horse books go, this is one to look out for. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii by. Building your arabian horse library arabian horse world. Jan 19, 2012 and miles to go by linell nash smith documents the life of the arabian stallion witez ii from his foaling in poland the year before the nazi invasion to his life as a celebrity sire in the u. Foaled in poland he endured the hardships of wwii he came to america and founded a dynasty to rival that of the manowar. The picture that you posted is one of my favorite pictures, a very familiar picture, a picture that makes me happy to see it, whenever i see it. Why us troops risked their lives in wwii to rescue horses. Having read many of his books during my late 20s mainly, and also 30s.
The biography of a great arabian horse, witez ii by linell smith and the grapes of wrath by john steinbeck. In my own life, later on, when i was a teenager and my family had moved to a suburban area, i met a stallion by the name of maratez, a grandson of witez ii. Boards betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Published credits of linell nash smith include and miles to go. The perfect horse goodreads meet your next favorite book. The great arabian horse witez ii endured the hardships of the second world war in europe, then came to the united states to found a dynasty to rival that of manowar. Sep 04, 2008 one of the books which made a profound impact upon me was the book and miles to go by linell smith. The biography of a great arabian horse, witez by smith, linell seller michael patrick mccarty, bookseller published 1986 condition. Book description witez ii, an arabian bay stallion who was foaled on a polish stud farm just before the second world war, was particularly loved by stasik kowalski and his twin sister stacia. Witez ii, purportedly the most magnificent arabian horse ever, was born in poland in 1938 and survived the nazi, russian and american invasions. Nov 09, 2008 witez ii had a very high percentage of asil lines witez ii became a very important sire in america, siring many influential horses in the blood group we call domestic. Witez ii april 1, 1938 june 9, 1965 was a bay arabian stallion foaled at the janow podlaski stud in poland.
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