Highways and Horses

By Athol Maudslay

Book Overview

Highways and Horses is a book written by Athol Maudslay that explores the history and culture of horse-drawn transportation in England. The book delves into the various types of horse-drawn vehicles that were commonly used on the country's highways, including coaches, carts, and carriages. It also covers the different breeds of horses that were used for transportation, as well as the techniques and skills required to handle them. The author provides a detailed account of the social and economic factors that led to the rise and decline of horse-drawn transportation, and how it impacted the lives of people in different parts of England. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams that help readers visualize the various types of vehicles and horses that were used in the past. Overall, Highways and Horses is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of transportation and the role of horses in English culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432685678
• ISBN13: 9781432685676
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"