Biography
An English equestrian, circus owner, and inventor, regarded as being the "father of the modern circus" (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Astley>Wikipedia</a>).
Books by Philip Astley
Astley's system of equestrian education
Astley's system of equestrian
Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse
Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse. With serious and important advice, on its general excellence, preserving it in health, grooming, &c
A description and historical a
A description and historical account, of the places now the theatre of war in the Low Countries
Remarks on the profession and
Remarks on the profession and duty of a soldier
Young Astley, Royal Grove, Wes
Young Astley, Royal Grove, Westminster-Bridge. This evening, young Astley will display his astonishing equestrian exercises, in three parts, on several horses, among which are his still vaulting. ..
Natural magic, or, Physical am
Natural magic, or, Physical amusements revealed
Natural magic: or, physical am
Natural magic: or, physical amusements revealed, by Philip Astley, ..
The modern riding-master
The modern riding-master
The modern riding-master: or,
The modern riding-master: or, A key to the knowledge of the horse, and horsemanship
By particular desire, a few ev
By particular desire, a few evenings longer. Astley's activity of horsemanship, and the celebrated Mr. Wildman's exhibition of bees, on horseback. ..
This present Monday, being the
This present Monday, being the 14th of Sept. 1772, will be the last night, at the riding-school, Westminster-Bridge. By particular desire, for this night only, as the performance will finally end, the whole of ... horsemanship, ... by Mr. and Mrs. Astley, ..
Horsemanship. This and every d
Horsemanship. This and every day, at six o'clock in the evening (Sundays excepted) Mr. Astley, the original English warrier from Gen. Eliott's Light Horse, and Mrs. Astley, will exhibit the most wonderful and surprizing performance, ... on one, two, and three horses, ..