Overview
In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda uses the setting of horse riding to combine practical instruction with conversation and observation. Riding is treated as more than a physical skill.
This title is catalogued in Classics & Literature. Its reading profile is Medium and Moderate, with themes including practical knowledge, literature.
One-Page Summary
In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda uses the setting of horse riding to combine practical instruction with conversation and observation. Riding is treated as more than a physical skill. It requires balance, patience, communication with an animal, and an understanding of behavior. The conversational format gives the book an informal quality, allowing practical advice and social observations to sit alongside one another. The result is a period guide to horsemanship and the culture surrounding riding.
Key Themes
Practical knowledge: This title is tagged with practical knowledge as one of its main themes.
Literature: This title is tagged with literature as one of its main themes.