DODDS, E. King

Every Man His Own Horse and Cattle Doctor. Compiled from the works of the most celebrated European, American and Canadian Veterinary Authorities, By E. King Dodds, editor of "The Canadian Sportsman and Live Stock Journal" [established 1870], assisted by several eminent "Vets". Also how to develop speed in Horses, and How best to break and tame them. A few interesting chapters are also devoted to the breaking and training of colts. The Whole Book Superbly Illustrated.

Toronto. Printed by the Canadian Sportsman and Live Stock Journal Printing and Publishing Company. 1886. Hardcover. sm4to, 24.5cm, 543p. with numerous plates from engravings, original blind and gilt decorated dark brown pebbled cloth, gilt horse-head encompassed in gilt horse-shoe on the upper cover, paper slightly toned, expertly restored, very good to fine condtion, rare. (sgc) No standard references located. An extensive outline of the various aspects of horse and livestock ownership, and how to train and treat the animals. Includes a glossary section detailing the diseases of the horse, caring for the animals in winter, training horses and exercise regimens, as well as an extensive section on the common maladies of other agricultural livestock. Illustrated with engravings of eminent horses of the late-nineteenth century. Item #40110

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