De L'Aurigie: 1819 Horse Handling Method — Facsimile Edition | Kessinger Publishing

Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is faithfully reproduced as a high-quality facsimile of the original 1819 edition. Because age can leave marks, handwriting, and minor pagination quirks, this edition preserves those characteristics to offer an authentic historical experience rather than a modern rewrite. By presenting the text in its original French and layout, the edition invites careful reading and situational appreciation for practitioners and scholars interested in early 19th-century horsemanship. The goal is to provide affordable access to a culturally significant work while staying true to its physical provenance, so readers can sense the era in which it was published.

What you’ll discover in this edition

The book presents a method for choosing, training, and guiding horses, described in clear, practical terms reflective of its period. Readers will encounter classic terminology and a straightforward structure typical of early 19th-century manuals.

• Facsimile reproduction of the 1819 French edition
• Preserved typography, marginalia, and pagination quirks
• Readable layout designed for modern devices and screens
• Original chapters on selecting, training, and guiding horses
• Compact format suitable for study and reference

Why collectors and researchers value this edition

• Affordably access rare literature without compromising authenticity
• Gain a window into 19th-century equestrian practice and publishing
• Ideal for libraries, scholars, and horsemanship enthusiasts
• Perfect for quiet study, cataloging, and display in a collection

Readers can study line by line, cite passages for historical context, or simply enjoy the tactile experience of a classic edition. It pairs well with library notes, archival catalogs, and horsemanship collections.