Instructions in Military Equitation, and in the Elements of Field Movements of Cavalry

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Published by William Clowes, London, 1819

About this Item

The first edition of this scarce instructional work on the training and care of horses in the military. The first edition of this scarce work.Illustrated with twenty plates.An interesting guidebook for the instruction of cavalry and horse trainers, for the use of those in the military at the beginning of the nineteenth century, only a few years after the ending of the Napoleonic Wars. Providing a unique insight into the military of the era.Discussing horse riding, bending, saddle mounting, the care of horses, various running and walking speeds, riding drills, and more.Bound without the publisher's adverts.Prior owner's ink notes to the front paste down and recto of the front endpaper, 'Review of East Kent Yeomanry Cavalry'. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with some light discolouration and marks to the boards and spine. A small amount of loss and wear to the spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Small cracks to the head and tail of the joints. Hinges are a little strained but remain firm. Ink inscriptions to the paste downs, and to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Small tide mark to the tail of the front endpaper and title page. Good. Seller Inventory # 895P3

Bibliographic Details

Title: Instructions in Military Equitation, and in ...

Publisher: William Clowes, London

Publication Date: 1819

Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book