Download or read book Horse Equipment of the Civil War Era written by Howard R. Crouch and published by Scs Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this book is on the horse equipment of the civilian and soldier (both U.S. and Confederate) in the era from approximately 1840 to 1870. In some places, it has been purposely broadened in scope of time in both directions to include significant items or information. This makes for a more definite identification of the actual Civil War items in many cases. It is full of clear, sharp photos and descriptions. Western saddles are also shown. The horse in American history, breeds, saddle and equipment manufacture are all comprehensively covered. Plus -- A special supplement -- "The Fighting Man and His Mount" which displays numerous original dragoon and cavalry photographs, many previously unpublished.