Hints on Driving

Knight, C. MorleyProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.9

Word count: 169K words
Chapters: 17

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Hints on Driving by C. Morley KnightAuthor: Knight, C. Morley (Charles Lewis William Morley),Language: English, Class: SF: Agriculture: Animal culture, Release Date: Mar 23, 2018

Editor's review

Hints on Driving by C. Morley Knight is a practical guide to driving horse-drawn carriages, classified under agriculture and animal culture. Its value lies in setting out the essentials of driving, horse management, and safety as actionable tips; the language is direct and practice-oriented rather than theoretical. For today's readers it is both a window onto early modern harness and driving technique and a supplementary source for the history of equestrianism, transport, and animal training. The content bears clear marks of its era, and some equipment and road conditions differ from today's; readers should distinguish general principles from outdated details. It suits readers interested in traditional horsemanship, carriage driving, or early modern practical technology, and is useful for verifying specific procedures when writing or researching. Selective reading by topic is recommended, with reference to modern equestrian safety standards; not all practices in the book should be applied directly today.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Enthusiasts of traditional horsemanship and carriage driving
Readers studying early modern transport history or animal training history
Writers seeking to verify details of driving practice
General readers who enjoy practical technical manuals

Not a good fit for

Beginners looking for a modern systematic equestrian textbook
Readers seeking a literary reading experience
Readers with no experience of horses who do not intend to practice

Reading tips

Read selectively by topic—driving, harness, safety—rather than straight through.
Read alongside modern equestrian safety standards, noting differences of era.
Summarize key procedures as you read to form your own checklist.
If practicing actual driving, always do so under experienced supervision.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone learning to drive from scratch?

Not entirely. It offers point-form hints rather than a systematic course, and it dates from an earlier era with different equipment and road conditions. Complete beginners should first take modern formal training and use this book as historical reference and supplement.

Can the driving methods in the book still be used directly today?

With caution. General principles such as observing the horse's condition, rein control, and safety awareness remain useful, but specific equipment, vehicles, and road environments have changed. Compare with modern standards and exercise judgment under experienced guidance; do not copy wholesale.

What kind of book is it?

It is a practical technical manual, classified under agriculture and animal culture. Its content focuses on driving procedures and horse-management tips, in direct language aimed at practical use rather than literary narrative or theoretical discussion.

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About the author

Knight, C. Morley Author

C. Morley Knight is an author about whom little public information is available; details such as nationality, dates of birth and death, and full name have not been clearly recorded, and only one of his works is held in the collection. His known representative work is Hints on Driving, a practical guide suggested by its title to deal with the skills of driving, possibly covering the handling and operation of horse-drawn or early vehicles. Works of this kind tend to offer concise tips and hands-on advice for beginners or those seeking to improve their technique, with an emphasis on practicality rather than theoretical discussion. Because of the limited material, the book's exact publication date, editions, and social influence cannot be confirmed, nor is it possible to determine whether the author wrote other works. Knight can therefore be introduced only at the level of this single driving guide, whose style appears practical and direct; a fuller account of his life and writing remains to be supplied by further sources.