The gentleman's new pocket farrier, : comprising a general description of the noble and useful animal the horse; : together with the quickest and simplest mode of fattening; necessary treatment while undergoing excessive fatigue, or on a journey; the construction and management of stables; different marks for ascertaining the age of a horse, from three to nine years.--Also, a concise account of the diseases to which the horse is subject; with such remedies as long experience has proved to be effectual. /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Richmond :
Published by Peter Cottom, for Daniel D. Smith, bookseller, no. 190, Greenwich-Street, New-York,
1825.
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| Edition: | Third edition, enlarged and improved. |
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| Item Description: | Edition statement transposed; precedes "By Richard Mason, M.D." on title page. Copyright Dec. 18, 1824 by Peter Cottom. "T.W. White, printer."--verso of title page Plates: "A saddle horse" ; "A cart horse" ; "A Virginia race horse" ; "A brood mare & colt" ; "Nicking and pulling a horse". Contemporary tree calf, spint gilt, leather label. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 1 unnumbered page, 9-228 pages, 5 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Place of Publication: | United States -- Virginia -- Richmond. United States -- New York -- New York. |