The Ultimate Horse Enthusiast's Compendium: 41 Books is a multifaceted anthology that traverses an expansive gamut of themes and literary styles dedicated to the noble equine. This collection offers an enriching exploration of horses through historical narratives, training manuals, personal anecdotes, and fictional stories, capturing the essence of their relationship with humanity. Among its standout pieces are captivating narratives that highlight the evolution of horse training and breed...

In "The Horse in History," Basil Tozer provides an expansive exploration of the profound role that horses have played in human civilization. Through a series of meticulously researched chapters, Tozer examines various dimensions of this relationship, from the horse'Äôs utility in agriculture and warfare to its symbolic representations in art and literature. His literary style is both engaging and informative, seamlessly intertwining historical anecdotes with contemporary observations, whic...

Originally published in 1858, this book on the Arabian art of horse trainingis founded on the three fundamental principles of the leading characteristic of the horse:A Horse is so constituted by nature that he will not offer resistance to any demand made of him which he fully comprehends, if made in a way consistent with the laws of his nature.That the horse has no consciousness of his strength beyond his experience, and can be handled according to our will, without f...

Editorial Wild Oats is a classic American humor collection by Mark Twain.

“A History of Horse Racing” contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of horse and horse racing in England and the Unites States. Contents include: “Every Horse Owners Cyclopedia, By J H Walsh”, “The American Trotting Horse”, “The Atlantic Monthly, By John Elderkin”, “A History Of The Turf And The Trotting Horse In America”, “Horse Racing Greats, By Alfred E T Watson”, “Mr. Peter Purcell Gilpin”, “The Badminton Magazine Of Sports And Pastimes - April 1904, By E. Somerville T...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive treatise on horse racing, and includes information on stabling, training, breeding, and many other aspects of race horse preparation. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern equestrian. The chapters of this book include: 'General Remarks on Horse-Racing', 'The Powers and Uses of the Modern Racehorse', 'Essential Points in the Thorough-Bred Horse for Racing Purposes', 'The Es...

“The Race Horse” is a classic guide to buying, training, and keeping race horses. This comprehensive handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to professional trainers, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Procuring the Yearling”, “Stabling”, “Food”, “Water”, “Clothing and Horse Gear”, “Shoeing”, “Stable Management”, “Physic”, “Lads and Riding”, “Breaking and Training of Yearlings”, ...

The book "Mary Queen of Scots" by Jacob Abbott nowadays is in the public domain, but a great work has been done by Publisher to this version to make an electronic book that contrasts favorably to the original version. A lot of errors that exist in the free versions have been corrected; proper navigation is available or shortly, the ASCII text has been converted into a proper e-book. And the most important, in addition to original illustrations were added many new illustrations that help us...

This antique volume contains a guide to the examining and judging of horses, with additional information on breaking, training, and caring for horses. It includes a comprehensive list of the various aspects of the horse that would be looked at during an examination, and provides information on what one can expect to find, and what the different findings denote. Written in clear language and profusely illustrated, this is a text that will be of much interest to all manner of equestrians, ma...

Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.The Life of Mary Queen of Scots is a lengthy biography of the famous queen.

A story of the domestic cat.Everything you need to know about the domestic cat.Disciver a complete book about the Domestic cat !EXTRAITIn regard to the origin of the domestic cat, naturalists have squabbled and fought for centuries, and the best thing possible, I think, is for every man steadfastly to retain his own opinion, then everybody is sure to be right. For myself, I really cannot see that it would either assist us in...

Tachyhippodamia; Or, The New Secret of Taming Horses is an intricate exploration of the art and science of horse taming, bridging historical traditions with innovative techniques. This anthology presents a tapestry of methodologies, capturing the nuanced interplay between human ingenuity and equine psychology. Through a collection that ranges from detailed procedural accounts to philosophical discussions on human-animal relationships, it highlights transformative approaches and pivotal adv...