Edward Corbett Livres

Translated by Rhys Roberts and Ingram Bywater, Introduction by Edward P.J. Corbett

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Anecdotes from Edward Corbett's life as a coachman provide a rich tapestry of experiences and practical advice on driving. He covers essential topics such as horse and carriage maintenance, effective communication with horses, and driving etiquette on public roads. Written in a conversational style, the book offers both engaging stories and informative insights, appealing to those interested in the history of transportation and the nuances of driving. This facsimile reprint preserves the original work's charm while promoting its cultural significance.

An old coachman's chatter with some practical remarks on driving is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

After tracing the evolution of the ambivalent English-Canadian concept of Canada's national identity, he concludes that the future of the Confederation will depend on how far the English majority is willing to go in meeting French demands.