Hints on Driving (Classic Reprint)

C. S. Ward

ISBN 10: 1332233627 / ISBN 13: 9781332233625

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth look into the art of four-in-hand driving. The author, a seasoned professional, shares his extensive knowledge and years of experience in the field. The reader will gain a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and strategies involved in handling a team of four horses, including selecting the right team, mounting the box, turning, descending hills, maintaining uniformity of draught, and using the whip effectively. Beyond the practical aspects, the book delves into the historical significance of coaching. The author recounts his own experiences as a coachman, providing a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life on the road. He also shares anecdotes and stories from the golden age of coaching, capturing the spirit and camaraderie of the era. The book's insights are valuable not only for aspiring coachmen but also for anyone interested in the history of transportation, equestrianism, or the social customs of a bygone time. Through a combination of practical advice and captivating storytelling, this book celebrates the art of four-in-hand driving and its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332233625_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hints on Driving (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332233627
• ISBN 13: 9781332233625
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sport

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Synopsis

Step back in time with a hands-on look at the old coach road and the art of four-in-hand driving.

This nonfiction work dives into the world of historic coaching, weaving practical advice with vivid anecdotes to illuminate a vanished era and its skilled drivers.

From fog-bound nights to bustling coaching offices, you’ll learn how drivers, guards, and hosts shaped a bustling transportation network long before trains dominated the landscape. The book blends observations, cautionary tales, and recollections that illuminate the craft, culture, and dangers of an era when the road was a stage and the coach was king.

• Practical driving wisdom and subtle techniques four-in-hand drivers used to handle horses and crowds.
• Colorful anecdotes from the road, including foggy nights, close calls, and the everyday humor of coach life.
• Historical context about subscription coaches, service schedules, and the rise and fall of old coaching towns.
• A sense of the period’s tone, customs, and the close relationship between drivers, passengers, and innkeepers.

Ideal for readers of historical travel writing and anyone curious about how long-standing road transport shaped communities. This edition offers a window into a time when skill, patience, and horses on the open road created a unique craft and culture.