Riders of Many Lands [horseback riding around the world]

Dodge, Theodore Ayrault

Edité par Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1894

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Brown cloth with titles and decoration in stamped silver and gold gilt; Top edge gilt; viii, 486 (+2 ads) pages; Illustrated with 19 full-page plates from drawings by Frederic Remington, numerous others from photographs. The bindings are tight and square with hinges starting. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear with rubbed edges and opened at the corners. White streak on the spine. Previous owner's name on the front free endpage. A collection of stories about horseback riding in different countries around the world. Each chapter focuses on a different country and its unique culture of horseback riding. Readers journey through various countries, including Spain, Russia, India, and America, and explores the different styles of horsemanship, riding techniques, and traditions. The book also delves into the history of horses and their role in human society with vivid descriptions of landscapes, people, and horses, in addition to the cultural aspects of horseback riding. The author discusses the evolution of horse breeds, the development of different riding styles, and the use of horses in warfare and transportation. N° de réf. du vendeur 18452

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Titre : Riders of Many Lands [horseback riding ...

Éditeur : Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York

Date d'édition : 1894

Illustrateur : Drawings by Frederic Remington

Etat : Good

Etat de la jaquette : No Dust Jacket

Edition : First Edition, First Printing.