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The Delights Of Coaching (1883)

The Delights Of Coaching (1883)

An Old Whip

Hardcover

Sports GeneralFiction AnthologiesSelf-Help

ISBN10: 1169226132
ISBN13: 9781169226135
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Delights of Coaching is a book written by An Old Whip and originally published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to coaching, which is the practice of driving a horse-drawn carriage or coach. The author provides detailed information on the history of coaching, the different types of coaches, the equipment needed for coaching, and the techniques and skills required to become a successful coachman.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of coaching. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of coaching, including its origins in ancient times and its development in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. The second chapter discusses the different types of coaches, including the stagecoach, the mail coach, and the private coach.The third chapter focuses on the equipment needed for coaching, including the coach itself, the harnesses and reins, and the horses. The author provides detailed descriptions of each piece of equipment and explains how they are used in coaching. The fourth chapter covers the techniques and skills required to become a successful coachman, including how to handle the reins, how to drive the horses, and how to navigate different types of terrain.Throughout the book, the author provides anecdotes and stories from his own experiences as a coachman, which add a personal touch to the text. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy for readers to understand and follow. Overall, The Delights of Coaching is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into the world of coaching in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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