PREFACE. V 



the subject. It teaches the proper form and shape of the various parts 

 to render the horse most useful for any particular purpose. This knowl- 

 edge is necessary to a good judgment of the qualities of the horse. 



Division Fourth treats of the various medicines, instruments, and ap- 

 paratuses used in treating the diseases and injuries of the horse. The 

 instruments and apparatuses are carefully described and their uses ex- 

 plained. The uses, properties, the size of the dose, the effect produced 

 by, the mode of giving each medicine, and the diseases in which it is 

 used, are clearly explained. This part of the work also contains a 

 great variety of reliable recipes and cures, and a variety of other miscel- 

 laneous matter, and tables of weights and measures. 



A dictionary, explaining many words used by authors in treating of 

 the horse, and a full and complete index of every important point in the 

 book, complete the work. 



