| "A Manual of Coaching" by Fairman Rogers |
Originally copyrighted in 1899 and published in 1901, it is the "rule book" to which all coachmen worthy of the name strictly adhere. Copies of the original occupy a special place in their owners' libraries. Recognizing the singular importance of this book, The Carriage Museum of America reprinted it in 2000, and soon sold out entirely. This newly reprinted edition is a very welcome addition to the coaching library and a handbook no real lover of carriages and coaches can ignore.
The book has 27 chapters, covering a historical analysis of the development of the coach, its components, how to drive it, how to execute neat turns, how to turn it out properly, and just about any other tidbit of information you might want about the vehicle, the harness, the proper horses, and the demeanor of the coachman. Included are 30 pages of a list of books that further amplify his observations and thoughts. Replete with the most minute information and detail about every aspect of coaching, this book is nonetheless written in a very clear, lucid style so that it is a joy to read.
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