A short history of the celebrated race-horse 'Eclipse' / [Anon].

  • Clark, Bracy, 1771-1860
Date:
1835]
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Credit: A short history of the celebrated race-horse 'Eclipse' / [Anon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    VETERINARY BOOKS The following valuable Works on the Horse, from original researches, are published by Bracv Clark, F.L.S., Member of the Royal French Institute and Ecole de Medecine; of the Royal Societies of Berlin, Frankfort, Copenhagen, and Stutgard; Honorary Member of the Natural History Society of New York, fyc. Sold by Henry Renshaw, 356, Strand; Charles Clark, Giltspur Street; and the Author, 7, Taunton Place, Regent’s Park. 1. HIPPODONOMIA : or a Treatise on the Structure of the Foot of the Horse, and of his Shoeing; in which the apprehended mysteries of this art are exposed and removed, and many new parts and new views shown. Also PODOPHTHORA, or a gross defect in the principle itself of Modern Shoeing pointed out, of a more destructive character than the abuses so generally complained of and inveighed against. With 12 elegant plates (the last lately added), the whole price lZ. 10s.; or in 6 parts, at 5s. each. With it is also comprised an Essay on the unprofitable Nature, for the most part, of turning Horses out to Grass without Shoes, in order to remedy these Defects of Shoeing, and the very unexpected causes of this. These works have been translated into German and French. N.B. The last, or plate 12, with its explanation of new parts, being supplementary, sold by itself is Is. 2. A PASTEBOARD MODEL, explaining the true principles of the Structure of the Horse’s Hoof. With a box, lock and key, wood cylinder, and a description, &c. price 12s. 3. The STEREOPLEA, or the Defence of the Horse’s Hoof considered ; and the actual practice of Shoeing described; with the best means of bringing up Young Colts with good sound feet; with some remarks on ancient travelling, and the great advantages of Ancient Causeways, which rendered shoeing almost unnecessary. Second edition, with 3 handsome plates, 10s. 6d. 4. An ESSAY ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANCIENTS respecting Shoeing the Horse; with some curious derivations proceeding from the word chalcos; also a plate of the mode of applying ancient Shoes. Second Edition, price 6s. An account of two very curious ancient Shoes found near Silburv Hill, in Wiltshire, in which the origin of the ancient Phcenico Saxon name of ‘ Aybury' is exposed for the first time. With a plate and a vignette, price Is. 5. A GUIDE TO THE SHOEING FORGE ; or, Directions to Gentlemen about to have their Horses shod, of what they should observe during the process. Price Is. 6d. 6. A DIRECTION TO FARRIERS respecting the Cruel Practice of Cutting away the Horn of the Frogs of Horses’ Feet. Price 6d. for hanging up in forges, Third Edition. Ditto in French. 7. A DESCRIPTION of all the various Kinds of EXPANSION SHOES invented by the Author, with remarks on the best manner of making them. Numerous elegant wood-cuts, and ample testimonies of their advan- tages. Second Edition, price 14s. 8. MENALCAS’ REVIEW OF GODWIN’S BOOK ON SHOEING. Price 6d. 9. FOOT DISORDERS. On Contraction, and Founder, Is. 6d.; with plate, 2s. 6d. taken from Steroplea. 10. On the CANKER AND CORNS of Horses’ Feet, andhow to cure them. Second Edition, Price 3s. 6d. 11. On SAND-CRACK AND QUITTOR, and their successful Treatment. Second Edition enlarged, 3s. 12. On the RUNNING FRUSH AND RINGBONE. Price 3s. 6d. 13. On NUT-BONE EROSION AND ULCERATION, with a superb plate of examples. 14. DESCRIPTION OF A VERTICAL SECTION OF THE HORSE ; with original remarks on his Anatomy and Framing. Several plates, price l Os. 6d.; and with a superb portfolio coloured figure, price 31. 3s.; also a small coloured ditto, 10s. 6d. 15. A noble SECTIONAL VIEW, as large as life, of the HORSE’S HEAD, done by Kirtland, beautifully coloured to nature, and described by B. C., the plates having been purchased since Kirtland’s death by B. C. of his family. Price of the 2 plates, in portfolio size, and description, 11. Is. 16. On the AGE OF THE HORSE, by his Teeth, with figures and a table, showing the appearance of all the teeth at any age. Price 5s. 17. On the GRIPES OF HORSES, its Description, true Causes, and a successful mode of Cure. Second Edition, with improvements, price 7s. 6d. Also a TREATISE ON CHOLERA, showing it to he the same disease, and how to cure it. Price Is. 6d. Its medical history, name, and place also, in the Nosologic system. 18. PHARMACOPOEIA EQUINA; or the proper Medicines for the Horse, his Food, Poisons, and Ma- teria Medica, with a general view of his Nosology. Third Edition, with various wood-cuts, 7s. 6d. This work has also been translated into French. 19. On the BOTS OF HORSES; all the different species, their habits, and mode of propagation: 2 plates, with numerous (above 60) figures, coloured, price 15s.; uncolouied, 10s. 6d. Also translated into French. 20. On CASTING DOWN HORSES for painful operations ; a new and safe method, for which the large silver medal was given to the Author by the Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. With a plate, price 2s. 6<Z, 21. The HISTORY OF THE HORSE, and the Progress of Horse Knowledge, exhibiting all the most useful Writers, ancient and modern, with Critical Remarks. Price 7s. 6d. 22. HISTORY of the celebrated RACE-HORSE, ECLIPSE. Price &</. 23. A TREATISE ON THE VICES OF HORSES, their best correction, and manner of avoiding. 3s. 6d. 24. Also a TREATISE ON THE BITS OF HORSES ; their History, ancient and modern ; structure, kinds, uses, and abuses, with elegant plates (one beautifully coloured), and several wood cuts. Second Edition en- larged. Price 12s. 25. HIPPIATRIA, or the Surgery and Medicine of Horses. In 2 Parts, Part I only yet published, price 8s. with a woodcut. N.B. Any number of the above Works bind into a handsome quarto volume, forming together an invaluable system of Veterinary knowledge, indispensable to all possessing or using Horses, or desirous of understanding them, and are as cheap as the flash duodecimos got up for sale by the trade; and on reselling much cheaper, for some of them already, by becoming scarce, have enhanced their price.