TO 



f is gogal gigljucss 



PRINCE ARTHUR, K.G. K.T. 



THIS INQUIRY INTO 



THE ORIGIN, PROGRESS, AND PERFECTING OF AN ART 



WHICH KINGS AND NOBLES HAVE NOT DISDAINED TO STUDY AND PRACTISE, 



AND WHICH IS VERY INTIMATELY CONNECTED WITH 



THE COMFORT AND UTILITY OF THE NOBLEST 



AND MOST USEFUL ANIMAL EVER DOMESTICATED BY MAN, 



IS MOST HUMBLY AND RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY 



THE AUTHOR. 



