CHAPTER XXVIII. 



THE PRINCIPAL MEDICINES, AND THE DOSES IN WHICH THEY CAN SAFELY BE 

 ADMINISTERED. 



PAGE 



Alteratives — Anaesthetics — Anodynes — Antacids — Anthelmintics — Aperi- 

 ents — Astringents — Blisters — Caustics — Charges — Clysters — Cordials — 

 Demulcents — Diaphoretics — Digestives — Diuretics — Embrocations — 

 Emulsions — Expectorants — Febrifuges — Lotions — Narcotics — Refriger- 

 ants — Sedatives — Stimulants — Stomachics — Styptics — Tonics — Vermi- 

 fuges, or Worm Medicines ......... 447 



CHAPTER XXIX. 

 On SorNDNESS, and on the PrncHASE and Sale of Horses . . . 463 



What to do before the Veterinary Surgeon comes .... 469 



The Percheron Horse 493 



A Shout History of the American Trotting Horse .... 503 



Tables of Trotting Performances 553 



Tables of Pacing Performances 575 



Table of Best Performances on the American Running Tikf . . 583 



Essay on the American Trotting Horse, and Suggestions on the 

 Breeding and Training of Trotters 597 



Pedigrees of Celebrated Trotting Horses 637 



Index 657 



