The history and delineation of the horse, in all his varieties : comprehending the appropriate uses, management, and progressive improvement of each : with a particular investigation of the character of the race-horse, and the business of the turf : illustrated by anecdotes and biographical notices of distinguished sportsmen : the engravings from original paintings : with instructions for breeding, breaking, training, and the general management of the horse, both in a state of health and of disease / by John Lawrence, author of "A philosophical and practical treatise on horses," &c. &c.
Published / Created:
London : Albion Press : Printed for James Cundee, Ivy-Lane, Paternoster-Row : and John Scott, Rosoman Street, Clerkenwell, 1809.
Physical Description:
iv, [1], 6-288, [4] pages, [15] leaves of plates : illustrations ; 32 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Added title page has imprint: London : Printed for the proprietors, 1809.
Contents:
Plates: Brood mare, and Foal -- Wellesley Arabian -- The Godolphia Arabian -- Duncombe, by the Arcot Arabian, a hunter, the property of George Treacher, Esq. -- Portrait of a Hackney, Roan Billy -- Portrait of a Charger, and Major-General Warde -- Coach-Horses, the property of Henry Villebois, Esq. with a striking Portrait of David -- Portrait of Dumpling, a black Gelding and Thill horse -- Stabling for a country residence -- Sir Charles Bunbury's Eleanor -- Eclipse and Shakespeare -- King Herod and Flying Childers -- Shetland Poney, Forester, and Welch Poney.