The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West

Written by Chris Duffy · Illustrated by Falynn Koch

Part of the History Comics series

Discover the untamed legacy of wild mustangs and their uncertain future.

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144 pages· 11,402 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· ~770L

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Explore the untamed journey of wild mustangs across the North American plains. Once tools of conquest for the Spanish and a new way of life for Native Americans, these majestic creatures now face an uncertain future. Will they continue to roam free, or will the changing landscape seal their fate? Dive into a captivating tale of survival and history.

From the publisher

An American Library Association 2021 Best Graphic Novel for ChildrenTurn back the clock with History Comics, First Second’s new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how wild mustangs were first introduced to America and how they still roam free today. On the North American plains, wild mustangs have roamed for generations . . . shaping human history and struggling to survive it. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West. There are still thousands of mustangs in the wild today, but they struggle to survive in an ever-changing landscape and their future is by no means guaranteed.

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