James Ware
'The Pocket Farrier, Or, Gentleman’s Guide in the Management of Horses Under Various Diseases' by James Ware, originally published in 1828, offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century equine care. This practical guide provides detailed directions for managing horses afflicted with various diseases, offering insights into the veterinary practices of the era. The book also includes directions for judging a horse’s age, useful observations on breeding, raising, and training colts, and hints for purchasers. A valuable resource for understanding historical approaches to animal husbandry, 'The Pocket Farrier' remains a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of veterinary medicine and the enduring bond between humans and horses. It also includes a receipt for gelding.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
