Riding and Driving

Collier, Price, 1860-1913Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.9

Word count: 608K words
Chapters: 61

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.Riding and Driving by Edward L. Anderson and Price CollierAuthor: Collier, Price, 1860-1913,Language: English, Class: SF: Agriculture: Animal culture, Release Date: Jul 16, 2014

Editor's review

This is a practical guide to horseback riding and carriage driving co-authored by Edward L. Anderson and Price Collier, belonging to early works on the use and care of horses. Grounded in everyday operation and training scenarios, it discusses the basic posture of riders and drivers, rein-handling essentials, horse schooling, and road-driving precautions, in plain language and clear organization. For today's readers studying equestrian history, animal cultural history, or modern transport life, it offers first-hand operational detail and period attitudes, and can be read alongside historical sources and reference works. There is no need to rush; proceed chapter by chapter with diagrammatic imagination, and if familiar with modern equestrian systems, compare contemporary textbooks to observe changes in technical terms and training concepts. As a public-domain e-book, it is easy to search and excerpt, making it suitable as a base text for thematic study.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Cultural and historical researchers interested in equestrian and animal cultural history
Equestrian enthusiasts learning the basics of horse schooling and driving
Writers needing sources on modern transport and rural life
English learners who enjoy reading public-domain practical manuals

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting illustrated tutorials on modern competitive equestrianism
Those with no English reading ability and no need for a parallel translation
General readers seeking narrative plots rather than operational instructions

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and chapter introductions first, mark the three themes of riding, driving, and horse care, then read in blocks
Keep pen and paper to note key action points and compare them item by item with contemporary equestrian textbooks
Read the English original slowly with a dictionary, focusing on accumulating vocabulary for tack and rein handling

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for complete beginners to follow directly when learning to ride?

Not advisable to follow directly. The book was written long ago, and its training concepts and safety norms differ from modern equestrian teaching; it also lacks sequential action demonstration diagrams. Beginners should practice under professional instruction first and treat this book as reference reading for understanding traditional riding and driving methods.

Does the content focus more on riding or carriage driving?

Judging from the title and the co-authored structure, both riding and driving are covered, involving rein handling, posture, horse schooling, and road driving at the operational level. The proportion of specific chapters should be checked against the original table of contents; readers may browse the contents first and then decide the order of close reading.

What should be noted about the reading experience of this public-domain e-book?

This book comes from Project Gutenberg and is a free electronic text, laid out mainly in plain text; illustrations and formatting may be less intuitive than a paper book. It is recommended to use reading software that supports table-of-contents navigation, look up terms as needed, and check chapter numbers to avoid skipping or missing content.

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About the author

Collier, Price, 1860-1913 Author · American · 1860–1913

Price Collier (1860–1913) was an American author and critic. His writing touched on Anglo-American society, religion, and international relations, and he often observed European, especially German, social life and national character from an American point of view, as reflected in his representative work Germany and the Germans from an American Point of View. His other work, Riding and Driving, turns to practical subjects such as horsemanship and driving, showing that his interests were not confined to commentary. His prose has the character of the critical essay, with an emphasis on social observation and cultural comparison. Because public information is limited, details of his life, education, and career are difficult to set out; only two of his works are held here, and scholarly attention to him centers mainly on the social and national themes mentioned above.