author
Charles Du Hays
1818–1898
A 19th-century French writer and horse expert, he is best remembered for books that explored breeding, racing, and the history of the Percheron. His work helped carry specialized French knowledge about horses to English-speaking readers.
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The Percheron horse
by Charles Du Hays
About the author
Born in 1818 and died in 1898, Charles du Hays was a French author closely associated with horse breeding and equestrian subjects. Library and catalog records link him to works on the Percheron, trotters, purebred bloodlines, fairs, and regional horse culture in France.
His best-known title for many modern readers is The Percheron Horse, a French work that was translated into English in the 19th century and circulated widely enough to remain available through major public-domain libraries. That book reflects the practical side of his writing: he was not just telling stories about horses, but gathering history, breeding knowledge, and observations meant for breeders and serious enthusiasts.
Although detailed biographical information is limited in the sources available here, the record of his books shows a writer deeply engaged with the horse world of his time. For listeners interested in agriculture, animal history, or classic specialist nonfiction, his work offers a vivid window into how horses were studied, classified, and admired in the late 1800s.