MODERN SYSTEM 



OF 



FARRIERY. 



BREEDING, 



J? ROM its general magnitude, prevalent 

 fashion, and great utility, is certainly en- 

 titled to precede every other subject, upon 

 which we shall have occasion to enlarge, 

 in the course of the work before us ; and 

 will afford ample opportunity to introduce 

 such remarks and instructions, as may evi- 

 dently tend to improve what is now become 

 so universal, that the world at large, either 

 in pleasure, agriculture, or commerce, seem 

 interested in its success. Previous to em- 

 barkation in so extensive a field for invest!^ 

 gation, it may be applicable to observe, 

 that whatever opinions may be promulgated 

 as matters of recommendation, they are not 



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