The genealogy of the English race horse : with the natural history of his progenitors, from the earliest times down to the period when foreign blood was first introduced into this kingdom; collected from the best authorities: to which is added, the general practice of the most judicious breeders, whereby they have improved & perfected our breed of blood horses so as to have acquired a decided pre-eminence and superiority in the essential points of size, strength, beauty, speed, bottom, &c. &c. over those of other countries: with observations upon the present improved method of breeding for the turf, on the selection of stallions, choice of brood mares, crossing the blood, or mixing races; treatment of brood mares and young colts intended for racing, &c &c. The result of observation and experience during an acquaintance for many years with the turf. /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Morland, Thomas Hornby
Other Authors: Barfield, John, active 1790-1842 (Printer), Armstrong, Cosmo (Engraver)
Format: Book
Language:English
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Description
Item Description:Frontispiece plate engraved by Cosmo Armstrong.
"London: Printed by J. Barfield, Wardour-Street.", page 160.
Physical Description:viii, 160 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations (engravings) ; 24 cm.
Place of Publication:England -- London.