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Whip and Spur

By George E. Waring
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A collection of personal essays and reminiscences that recount cavalry service, horse buying and care, fox-hunting, and life in and after war. The author offers practical accounts of procuring and maintaining saddle-horses, vivid camp and campaign sketches conveying the responsibilities and rituals of command, and character portraits of comrades and stable companions. Interspersed are humorous anecdotes and reflections on equestrian culture in America and England, practical notes on tack and grooming, and the pleasures and peculiarities of mounted life.

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George E. Waring

George E. Waring was an influential American agricultural engineer and writer, known for his contributions to the fields of drainage and agriculture. His notable works include "Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health," which emphasizes the importance of proper drainage in farming, and "The Elements of Agriculture," aimed at educating young farmers. Waring also explored rural development in his book "Village Improvements and Farm Villages," advocating for better living conditions in agricultural communities. His writings reflect a commitment to improving agricultural practices and public health through innovative engineering solutions.

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