This book by R. Stephen Dorsey and Kenneth L. McPheeters is a comprehensive coverage of the history of the American Military Saddle. This tome includes photographs and official army drawings of original saddles and other horse equipment. In chronological order, the history of each specific area is covered with insightful text based on in-depth research and period military documentation. SADDLES, SADDLE TREES, SADDLE BAGS, CANTLE BAGS and POMMEL POCKETS, BRIDLE BITS, STIRRUPS, SADDLE CLOTHS and SHABRAQUES, GIRTHS and SURCINGLES… all comprehensively covered from the earliest days of the Revolutionary War to the final dismounting of the US mounted troops after World War II. This book features more than 900 photographs and drawings and answers many questions about design, construction, modification, production and production facilities, issue, and disposal of horse equipment through our nation’s history. This book is the standard reference for the collector, student, researcher, museum and antique dealer. A rare tome on the American military saddle. It is thoroughly researched and has excellent photographs.
Item Date: 1999 (Collectors Library, 1st Edition)
Measurement: 419 pages
Item Condition: New condition, small libris impression
Price: $250
SKU 500-666
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