The "Tartar Soldier
The "Tartar Soldier", in Hyde Park, 1844. Display of horsemanship and military exercises by '...a very curious individual, a Tartar soldier, formerly in a Mahomedan regiment of cavalry in the Russian service, who, it was understood, would exhibit himself and his horse in front of the Horse Guards barracks [in London]. The Tartar made his appearance accompanied by several gentlemen on horseback; one of whom appeared to act as his interpreter...His arms consisted of a pair of pistols, which, in the course of his performances, he repeatedly discharged, and a pole about ten or a dozen feet long, which he used as a lance, throwing it with considerable force when galloping, and with correct aim...He also threw himself off his horse - whilst at the top of his speed, and vaulted again into the saddle with great ease'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V. Artist Unknown. (Photo by The Print Collector/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
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1297202177
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Hulton Archive
Date created:
01 January, 1844
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- 1840-1849,
- 19th Century,
- 19th Century Style,
- Adult,
- Animal,
- Animal Related Occupation,
- Archival,
- Army Soldier,
- Black And White,
- Cavalry,
- Concepts & Topics,
- Dental Calculus,
- Domestic Animals,
- Horse,
- Horseback Riding,
- Hyde Park - London,
- Illustrated London News,
- Lance,
- Men,
- Newspaper,
- People,
- Riding,
- Russia,
- Spear,
- Throwing,
- UK,
- Victorian Style,
- War,
- Weaponry,