Taplin Improved: Or A Compendium Of Farriery (1796)

Taplin Improved: Or A Compendium Of Farriery is a comprehensive guide to the art of horse shoeing and the treatment of equine diseases, written by William Taplin and first published in 1796. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the care of horses, including the anatomy of the horse's foot, the tools and techniques used in shoeing, and the diagnosis and treatment of common ailments such as lameness, colic, and founder. Taplin's work is notable for its detailed descriptions and illustrations, as well as its emphasis on the importance of proper nutrition and exercise in maintaining the health of horses. The book was widely read and influential in its time, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of farriery and veterinary medicine.Wherein Is Fully Explained The Nature And Structure Of That Useful Creature A Horse, With The Diseases And Accidents He Is Liable To, And The Methods Of Cure. Exemplified By Ten Elegant Cuts, Each The Full Figure Of A Horse. Describing All The Various Parts Of That Noble Animal. Likewise, Rules For Breeding And Training Of Colts, Practical Receipts For The Cure Of Common Distempers Incident To Oxen, Cows, Calves, Sheep, Lambs, Hogs, Etc. To Which Is Prefixed Ten Minutes Advice To The Purchasers Of Horses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.