The Horse Guards: By The Two Mounted Sentries (1850)

The Horse Guards: By The Two Mounted Sentries is a book written by Richard Hort and published in 1850. The book is a detailed account of the daily life and duties of the Horse Guards, a prestigious regiment of the British Army responsible for guarding the monarch and the royal palaces. The author, who served as a member of the Horse Guards, provides a firsthand perspective on the training, equipment, and tactics of this elite unit. The book also includes descriptions of the various ceremonies and events that the Horse Guards participate in, such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. Overall, The Horse Guards provides a fascinating insight into the inner workings of one of the most iconic military units in British history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.