Alexander Mackay-Smith
Autor de Man and the horse : an illustrated history of equestrian apparel
Sobre El Autor
The late Alexander Mackay-Smith was born in Manhattan in 1903, but he lived most of his life in the horse country of Virginia. He is also the author of "The American Foxhound 1747-1967," "Foxhunting in North America," & "American Foxhunting Stories," among others. He died in 1998. (Bowker Author mostrar más Biography) mostrar menos
Obras de Alexander Mackay-Smith
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Género
- male
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An excellent book for research, or for enjoying the plates and for learning about horses and riding and driving.
American bias if you need British information but fairly well balanced. The auithors mention different names for carriages for example.
A book to enjoy and a book for learning.
American bias if you need British information but fairly well balanced. The auithors mention different names for carriages for example.
A book to enjoy and a book for learning.
Estadísticas
- Obras
- 13
- Miembros
- 73
- Popularidad
- #240,526
- Valoración
- 3.9
- Reseñas
- 2
- ISBNs
- 5
The book chronicles the evolution of equine accouterments. We learn all about the changes to equestrian garments, tack and horse-drawn vehicles throughout history. An interesting read for horsey folk, and the illustrations are lavish, full color eye candy.… (más)