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The Tschiffely Literary Estate Articles by and about Tschiffely |
First published by Heinemann in 1933 with the title From Southern Cross to Pole Star, this book was the most popular equestrian travel title of the twentieth century, and inspired more people to get in the saddle than any other. The time was 1925. The place, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Standing on the threshold of equestrian travel history was a young Swiss Long Rider named Aimé Tschiffely. Next to him were his two faithful Criollo horses, Mancha and Gato. Their collective goal was to ride more than ten thousand miles from Buenos Aires to New York. No one had ever attempted such a journey. Everyone thought Tschiffely was mad. During the course of their travels Tschiffely, Mancha and Gato crossed deadly deserts, passed through jungles, traversed sky-high mountain passes - and rode on. They were assailed by vampire bats, mistaken for gods and navigated the Panama Canal - but rode on. Nothing stopped them. No one since has rivalled their accomplishments. The dedication reads: "This book is dedicated to all lovers of the horse and the wide open spaces; And to many friends of whatever race, nationality or creed - who did their utmost to make rough places smooth." Buy The Long Riders' Guild edition of Tschiffely's Ride at Barnes and Noble or Amazon.co.uk.
The Long Riders' Guild is planning to republish the French, Finnish and Polish editions.
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