1738 HORSES Gibson Farrier’s Guide Equestrian Veterinary Medicine Illustrated

1738 HORSES Gibson Farrier’s Guide Equestrian Veterinary Medicine Illustrated

In the early 18^th-century, William Gibson published an important, and now famous, veterinary guide on the diseases of horses. This ‘Farrier’s Guide’ was the first English-language work to be more than a simple overview of horse anatomy. This book provides a detailed look on anatomy as well as an account of all known diseases, their causes, and accepted methods of curing them. Gibson also discusses the importance of healthy feeding and regular exercise for all breeds of horses.

Item number: #26522

Price: $750

GIBSON, William

The farrier’s new guide. Containing, first, the anatomy of a horse; … Secondly, an account of all the diseases incident to horses …

London: Printed for T. Longman, 1738.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 parts in 1
  • ‘Anatomy of a horse’ – [16], 109, [1]
    • 8 engraved plates (including folding frontispiece)
  • ‘Account of all the Diseases’ – [2], 260, [2]
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; secure
• Size: ~8in X 5.25in (20.5cm x 13cm)

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