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The early morning ride Date: 1879
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1879 Abroad Morning Ride Saddle
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This evocative image captures the essence of early British travel in India during the late 19th century. The sun is just beginning to rise over the Indian countryside, casting a warm, golden glow over the landscape. In the foreground, a British traveler, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time, mounts his horse, ready to embark on a new day's journey. His Indian servant, clad in traditional dress, leads a second horse, ensuring that all goes smoothly for his master. The tranquility of the scene is broken only by the sound of hooves on the dew-kissed ground and the distant call of birds heralding the start of a new day. The British Raj, or rule, in India had been in place for several decades by this time, and travel between the various outposts and colonies was a common occurrence. The use of horses for transportation was a practical solution for traversing the vast distances and varied terrain of the subcontinent. The early morning ride was a popular pastime among the British elite, providing a sense of adventure and freedom in the exotic and unfamiliar surroundings. Despite the serene appearance of this image, the reality of British rule in India was far from idyllic. The exploitation of Indian resources and people, as well as the political and social unrest that often accompanied colonial rule, were ongoing challenges. However, for this traveler, the simple pleasure of an early morning ride through the Indian countryside, accompanied by the gentle company of his horse and servant, was a small but significant moment of respite from the larger political and social realities of the time.
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