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could mention, but I fear to be thought garrulous ; but I was 
not willing that the reputation of one of my earliest productions 
should be, without a protest, even condemned by mistake by a 
writer who, as far as I am aware, has not, up to the present time, 
had the decency to apologise for his almost unpardonable 
blunder. 
W. C. Spooler. 
To the Eelite?'s of the ‘ Veterinarian 
THE FOLLOWING ALE THE CRITIQUES ALLUDED TO IN THE 
ABOVE COMMUNICATION : 
“ This work will form a most valuable addition to the library of the 
Veterinary Surgeon.”— Veterinarian. 
“ This is both a practical and very interesting volume, and one which 
evinces much sound information on the part of its author. The physiology of 
the foot contains matter of much interest, and is ably and pleasantly written. 
We feel satisfied that Mr. Spooner’s work will be perused with much satisfac¬ 
tion and instruction by unprofessional as well as medical readers, and to both 
we warmly recommend it.”— Lancet. 
“A capital book, full of admirable matter, put iu fashion that suits it to the 
meanest capacity.”— Sporting Review. 
“ This is a very valuable work, and merits the attention, not merely of such 
members of our body—a vast majority—as are directly interested in the 
practical part of the subject of which it treats but also of those who pursue 
the study of Comparative Pathology as an object of scientific inquiry.”—• 
The British and Foreign Medical Review. 
“The chapters on slices and shoeing are clear, practical, and to the 
purpose. Mr. Spooner has not only written a clever but an amusing book.”— 
Sunday Times. 
“ We have perused with some attention and considerable pleasure this truly 
scientific and very useful work, and a more interesting and instructive publica¬ 
tion we have never read. Mr. Spooner always stood deservedly high in his 
profession, and this standard work must unquestionably add, in no slight 
degree, to his well-earned fame. The section on. Shoeing is not the least 
worthy of notice : we recommend its perusal to every horse-master. When 
every page abounds in instructive matter, it is hard to select. We must 
content ourselves by recommending Mr. Spooner’s talented production to 
every one who rejoices in the possession of a horse, from the costermonger to 
the peer; for each and every one, from the lowest to the highest in the land, 
must benefit themselves as well as their stud, by the study of this masterly 
work.”— Sportsman. 
“ We recommend this work to all interested in the subject. Its grasp is 
copious, and its detail clear and well defined.”— New Sporting Magazme. 
