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FACING PAGE 



Oliver Cromwell on horseback . . 233 



After the painting by Van Dyck. 



Horses of the Cavaliers, seventeenth century. From a 

 painting in the possession of his Majesty King 

 Edward VII. ..... 243 



From a photograph by Franz Hanfstaengl. 



The Duke of Schonberg on a typical charger of the early 



seventeenth century . . . 257 



After the painting by Sir G. Kneller. 



Flying Childers, bred by Mr Leonard Childers in 17 15, 

 is said to have been "the fastest horse that has ever 

 lived "...... 269 



From a photograph by A. Rischgitz. 



Mr O'Kelly's Eclipse, the most famous thoroughbred 

 stallion ever foaled, 1764 . . . .273 



After the painting by G. Stubbs. 



Napoleon at Wagram . . . . .297 



From the famous painting by Vernet at Versailles. 

 From a photo by Neurdein freres. 



Wellington's famous horse, Copenhagen . .281 



From an engraving (Photo by A. Rischgitz). 



Flying Dutchman, foaled 1846 . . . 285 



From a life-size painting by Herring. By kind permission 



of the Earl of Rosebery. 

 From a photograph by W. E. Gray. 



