The Horse

by Heather King

The Horse: An Historical Author's And Reader's Guide is mainly aimed at those interested in the Georgian/Regency era, although it covers a wider historical period, including the development of various equine breeds and short histories of equestrianism, racing and racecourses already in existence. The series of volumes offer a fascinating journey through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, being packed with information vital to the historical author and of interest to any reader with a passion for horses. Bowling along the major routes, past picturesque coaching inns, we visit racecourses and other places of pleasure whilst meeting a rogue or two along the way.This book (Volume II) will give the reader an insight into the way horses were treated, regarded and employed for both travel and pleasure, covering driving history and methods; harness; carriages and coaches; the arrival of the postal service and the major London inns.