PREFACE. 



This sketcli of tlie Structure of the Horse is but an out- 

 line; the same subject indifferent aspects bas been treated 

 by Chauveau (rendered available to us by Fleming's 

 Translation), and by Gamgee and Law ; and tbe manner 

 in which it has been executed by them, in both cases, 

 betrays the hand and touch of the master. In those works, 

 however, the outline has been filled up, and into the bach- 

 ground have been introduced figures of other domesticated 

 a,nimals, the beauty of which draws the attention away 

 from the main object. The anatomical works of Pro- 

 fessor Strangeways and of Percivall are fully appreciated 

 by the Author, but he has found that a concise work with 

 an arrangement illustrating the sequence of structures in 

 the course of dissection is much required to introduce the 

 student to more complete and pretentious records. 



A tribute of respect to Professor Pritchard the Author 

 feels to be a duty ; his sound anatomical knowledge, and 

 his skill and eloquence in communication of information to 

 those who have the pleasure of studying under him, have 

 indelibly impressed the mind of the Author as of numerous 

 other members of the veterinary profession. 



