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 education
1802
Astley's system of equestrian
Astley's system of equestrian education, exhibiting the beauties and defects of the horse
1801
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
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
1801
A description and historical a
A description and historical account, of the places now the theatre of war in the Low Countries
1794
Remarks on the profession and
Remarks on the profession and duty of a soldier
1794
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. ..
1786
Natural magic, or, Physical am
Natural magic, or, Physical amusements revealed
1785
Natural magic: or, physical am
Natural magic: or, physical amusements revealed, by Philip Astley, ..
1785
The modern riding-master
The modern riding-master
1776
The modern riding-master: or,
The modern riding-master: or, A key to the knowledge of the horse, and horsemanship
1776
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. ..
1772
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, ..
1772
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, ..
1771