Project Gutenberg 2019-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 241 Springfield, Rollo The Horse and His Rider Or, Sketches and Anecdotes of the Noble Quadruped, and of Equestrian Nations Produced by Chris Curnow, Christine Fowler, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Horse and His Rider" by Rollo Springfield is a collection of sketches and anecdotes about horses and equestrian cultures written in the mid-19th century. The work covers a wide range of topics related to horses, including their domestication, various breeds, and the important role they have played in human history. The narrative is likely to appeal to readers interested in equine history, culture, and the deep bond between humans and horses. The beginning of the book elaborates on the domestication of the horse, emphasizing its significance as one of the greatest advancements for humanity. Springfield discusses the practical uses of horses throughout history, noting how they have facilitated trade, warfare, and social development. He also highlights the evolution of horsemanship, detailing early riding techniques and the gradual introduction of saddles and bridles. This opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of various horse breeds and their distinctive qualities, drawing readers into the rich history and characteristics of these noble animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Horses Horsemen and horsewomen Horses -- Anecdotes SF Text Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 332584 2025-07-23T12:01:27.442202 text/html 328623 2019-03-25T09:54:12 text/html 2548898 2025-07-23T12:01:32.578177 application/epub+zip 2547685 2025-07-23T12:01:28.711191 application/epub+zip 193781 2025-07-23T12:01:28.166216 application/epub+zip 2633179 2025-07-23T12:01:35.824132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2422386 2025-07-23T12:01:32.044184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261818 2022-09-26T20:31:46.950400 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305152 2025-07-23T12:01:26.938191 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 305419 2019-03-25T09:54:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18205 2025-07-23T12:01:35.962133 application/rdf+xml 29247 2025-07-23T12:01:28.241212 image/jpeg 3821 2025-07-23T12:01:28.204200 image/jpeg 119239 2019-03-25T09:54:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 2454762 2019-03-25T09:54:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 2510466 2025-07-23T12:01:27.573227 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog