Lee Enfield No.4

Rod WMG · 12-31-2005, 02:42 PM

Say, tac, your post reminded me of something I read a thousand years or so ago. Can't remember by whom or where, as usual.

Anyway, it was the author's opinion that the side of the road those in England and the U.S. drive on was determined by the use of whips in moving wagons and such. I wish I could remember the rationale for the different sides being the best for each of them to employ the whip without striking other horses, but it escapes me now. Seems as though our American ancestors could unlimber the coach whip with the right hand from the right side without impediment, according to the case made.

I'm not saying it was true, but it was the only explanation I'd heard to that point, and for that reason, was remarkable.

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12-31-2005, 02:42 PM	#1
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Say, tac, your post reminded me of something I read a thousand years or so ago. Can't remember by whom or where, as usual. Anyway, it was the author's opinion that the side of the road those in England and the U.S. drive on was determined by the use of whips in moving wagons and such. I wish I could remember the rationale for the different sides being the best for each of them to employ the whip without striking other horses, but it escapes me now. Seems as though our American ancestors could unlimber the coach whip with the right hand from the right side without impediment, according to the case made. I'm not saying it was true, but it was the only explanation I'd heard to that point, and for that reason, was remarkable.