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Bucephalus, the famed horse of Alexander the Great, narrates his life from 344 B.C. to 323 B.C., recounting the battles and journeys of the king and his generals. The horse’s tale is told through the eyes of a young groom who possesses prophetic dreams, weaving history, myth, and the special bond between rider and steed.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: History/Ancient History
Authors: Roberts, Katherine
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