Farriery improved; or, a complete treatise on the art of farriery : wherein is fully explained the nature and structure of that useful creature, a horse; with the diseases and accidents he is liable to: and the methods of cure. Exemplified by ten elegant cuts, each the full figure of a horse, describing all the various parts of that noble animal: likewise rules for breeding and training of colts; practical receipts for the cure of common distempers incident to oxen, cows, calves, sheep, lambs, hogs, &c. To which is prefixed ten minutes advice to the purchasers of horses, out of a dealer, jockey, or groom's stable. /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bracken, Henry, 1697-1764
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed by W. Cooper for Nathaniel Frobisher in the Pavement, York, MDCCLXXXIX [1789].
Edition:Second edition.
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Description
Item Description:Includes index.
Niall Kenny, seller, description: Excellent copy in original boards, rebacked; very rare pirated edition of this pocket book.
Physical Description:iv, 144 pages, 8 unnumbered folded leaves of plates : illustrations ; 16 cm (8vo)