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 : also, a concise account of the diseases to which the horse is subject, with such remedies as long experience has proved to be effectual / by Richard Mason ; to which is added a prize essay on mules and an appendix containing observations and receipts for the cure of most of the common distempers incident to horses, oxen, cows, calves, sheep, lambs, swine, dogs, &c., selected from different authors ; also, an addenda, containing annals of the turf, American stud book, rules for training, racing, &c.

Fifth edition, with additions.

Richmond : Printed by Peter Cottom, and for sale a his book store, near the Eagle Hotel, 1830.

388 pages, [5] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 18 cm

BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary tree calf. Presentation inscription: From W.H.H. Taylor to B. Harrison.

"A dissertation on the mule. With the view of promoting an improvement in the breed, and of demonstrating the utility of employing him as a substitute for the horse, in the labours of husbandry, canals, &c. By Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy": p. 162-194; "Rules & regulations of the Richmond Jockey Club": p. [370]-376.

English

June 06, 2011

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Checklist of American imprints, 2460