Most people would probably think that Milan, Italy and Grand Rapids, Michigan don't have anything in common, but they are the only two cities that have the world's largest horse sculptures (of equal size) designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Milan has "Il Cavallo." Da Vinci's "The American Horse" can be found at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan (halfway between Chicago and Detroit).

Larry ten Harmsel, the historian for Meijer Gardens, presents us with The American Horse (August 2010, Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, $11.99), the story of how this great horse came to be. He is also a member of the Sculpture Advisory Committee and describes in vivid detail how "The American Horse" has helped Meijer Gardens become one of the world's premier cultural institutions.