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First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern farriers and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Description of the Foot", "The Horny Crust", "Definition of Elastic a...

The Horsemen's Guide and Farrier" is a detailed handbook on horse-shoeing, with chapters on the anatomy of the horse, as well as common diseases and their prevention and remedy. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in farriery, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "The External formation or Structure of the Horse, and the Disorders Original Therein", "The Sensorial Func...

This book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to horseshoeing, first published in 1883. Profusely illustrated and full of timeless, practical information information, "Haney's Horse Shoers' Manual" will appeal to modern farriers and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Horse Shoes in History", "Theory and Practice", "Preparing the Foot", "The Shoe", "Choosing a Shoe", "Cutting off the H...

A Handbook of Horse-Shoeing" is a detailed guide to horseshoeing, with chapters on history, anatomy, determining common ailments, curing them, treating them, prevention, etc. With wonderful illustrations and a wealth of timeless, practical information, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to modern horse owners. Contents include: "The Structure and Functions of the Foot", "The Structure of the Foot", "General Remarks on the Ho...

The Gentleman's Pocket-Farrier" is a concise and accessible handbook for horse owners, with chapters on everything from preparing for a journey to general care and management, treating ailments, and more. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in equestrianism, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Legs", "Wind", "Cure for a Broken Wind", "A Draught-horse", "A Saddl...

The Foot of the Horse" is a detailed, vintage guide to farriery, with a special focus on diseases and ailments that effect the foot. It has chapters on everything from ligament injuries to pointing, and will appeal to those with a practical interest in farriery or equestrianism. Contents include: "The Foot of the Horse", "Honor to Whom Honor is due", "A Suggestion to Horseshoers", "Foot Anatomy of the Horse", "The Pedal Joint", "The Foot Const...

The Complete Modern Farrier" is an encyclopedic handbook on horseshoeing, with chapters on every aspect of the subject from getting the horse to stand still, to determining and treating complex diseases and ailments. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this is a volume that will be of practical utility to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature...

This is a vintage scientific guide to farriery, with detailed information on different conditions and ailments, the anatomy of the horses foot, treatments, preventative measure, and much more. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of interest to modern equestrians and farriers. Contents include: "Farriery: A Perfect Foot Described", "Sensible Frog", "Nerves", "Tendons", "Ligaments", "Arteries", "Hoof", "Sole", ...

This is a comprehensive handbook for farriers, with a special focus on shoeing "trotting" and "pacing" horses. A timeless guide full of step-by-step instructions and handy tips, this volume will be of utility to modern equestrians and those with a practical interest in farriery. Contents include: "Foals", "Preparing the Foot", "A Trotter Inclined to Single-foot Pace", "Causes of Rough Colt", "Shin-hitting in Front", "To Prevent Winging-in", "S...

This is a catalogue of the agricultural machinery on display at the British Science Museum when this volume was first published. A history of farming equipment is arguably a history of civilisation itself, always having been the driving force of humanity's development. With detailed descriptions, historical information, and authentic photographs, this volume walks the reader through the history of agricultural evolution in England throughout t...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to setting up and maintaining a workshop at home. Profusely-illustrated and easy-to-follow, "The Home Workshop" has chapters on everything from design and construction to the proper use of tools, making it ideal for modern readers with an interest in DIY. Contents include: "Furnishing the Workshop with Tools", "On the Chopping Axe", "On Preparing Firewood", "On Nails and Nailing", "Hints about Screws...

Modern Farm Machinery" is a detailed guide to the different types of farming machinery available at the start of the twenty-first century. With over one hundred and fifty diagrams and illustrations, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of agricultural machinery, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Mechanical Principles Employed in Farm M...

First published in 1895, this vintage book offers the reader a beginner-friendly guide to growing plants in greenhouses and under glass. Written in simple, plain language and profusely-illustrated, this step-by-step guide is ideal for novice gardeners with an interest in greenhouses, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "The Construction of Greenhouses", "Heating and General Management"...

This book contains a detailed guide to the sheep-dog, being a handbook on the system of judging sheep-dog trails in New Zealand and the art of breaking-in and working sheep-dogs. "The Sheep-Dog" also contains a wealth of useful and practical information relating to the maintenance of collies, making it of considerable utility to modern owners and breeders alike. Contents include: "Definition of Points", "Judging", "Half-points", "Despatch", "S...

This vintage book contains a history of the Society of Apothecaries of the City of London, first published in 1885. The Society of Apothecaries was incorporated as a City Livery Company by royal charter from James I on 6 December 1617 in recognition of apothecaries' specialist skills in compounding and dispensing medicines. The Society received its Grant of Arms six days later. The largest of the livery companies of the City of London, The Soc...

The Dog - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of British dogs with information on the various breeds, breeding and selection, historical uses, training, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the animals of the British isles, and it would ...

The Horse - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British horse, with information on its various breeds, training, breaking, historical uses, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the wildlife of the British isles, and it would make ...

The Sheep - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British sheep, with information on its various breeds, selection, domestication, management, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the wildlife of the British isles, and it would make...