The gentlemans jockey, and approved farrier. Instructing in the natures, causes, and cures of all diseases incident to horses ... / collected by J[ohn] H[alfpenny] Esq., Matthew Hodson, Mr. Holled, Mr. Willis, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Holden, Thomas Empson, Mr. Roper, Mr. Medcalf, and Nath. Shaw.

  • Halfpenny, John.
Date:
1683
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Credit: The gentlemans jockey, and approved farrier. Instructing in the natures, causes, and cures of all diseases incident to horses ... / collected by J[ohn] H[alfpenny] Esq., Matthew Hodson, Mr. Holled, Mr. Willis, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Holden, Thomas Empson, Mr. Roper, Mr. Medcalf, and Nath. Shaw. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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