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“john gilmer speed”

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  • The Horse in America

    by John Gilmer Speed ...
    "The Horse in America" by John Gilmer Speed is a comprehensive exploration of the significance of horses in American culture and history. Speed delves into the various breeds, their roles in agriculture, transportation, and recreation, and the deep bond between humans and horses. The book reflects on how horses have shaped the American landscape and economy, highlighting their importance in the ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Horse Enthusiast's Compendium: 41 Books

    A 41-Volume Treasury of Horsemanship, Veterinary Science, Racing, Cavalry, and Adventure

    by Will C. Barnes, Sewell Ford, Nat Gould, Rush Shippen Huidekoper, Charles B. Michener, Leonard Pearson, United States. Bureau of Animal Industry, W. H. Harbaugh, John E. Russell, François Boucher, A. E. Sir Shipley, John Hankins Wallace, H. Caulton Reeks, James Glass Bertram, E. Daumas, O. S. Pratt, Kenneth Austin, Francis Bond Sir Head, Moses James Nobbs, John Gilmer Speed, Theo. Stephenson Browne, Joshua A. Nunn, John J. Stutzman, P. R. Kincaid, Maurice Hartland Mahon, William Osmer, A. S. Alexander, J. Albert Frost, William J. Moore, Conrad Mitchell, Basil Tozer, Walter Sir Gilbey, Charles Hunt Marshall, Laura Lee Hope, James Otis, Harry Castlemon, William O. Stoddard, Marguerite Henry, David Grew, Rutherford G. Montgomery, Edith Carrington, Homer Greene, J. D. Koogle, Oskar Pfungst, George Wharton James ...
    The Ultimate Horse Enthusiast's Compendium: 41 Books surveys the horse as working partner, athletic subject, cultural symbol, and imaginative companion. Its unusually broad archive moves among manuals of breeding, veterinary care, conformation, and training; histories of cavalry and travel; sporting narratives; and juvenile adventures in which equine loyalty structures moral education. Scientific ... Read more

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  • The Horse in America

    A practical treatise on the various types common in the United States

    by John Gilmer Speed ...
    In "The Horse in America," John Gilmer Speed masterfully explores the historical and cultural significance of horses in the United States, weaving together rich narratives that span various facets of American life. The book offers a unique blend of detailed historical accounts, vivid anecdotes, and engaging prose, making it both an informative and an entertaining read. Speed'Äôs literary style is ... Read more

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  • Examining and Judging a Horse - With Information on Breaking and Training Horses

    by Nelson S. Mayo ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild and Vicious Horses

    by P. R. Kincaid ...
    Published in 1853, this guide covers all the basics of calming, leading and seating wild horses. ... Read more

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  • Editorial Wild Oats, short collection of humorous essays

    by Mark Twain ...
    Short collection of short humorous essays, including: PAGE MY FIRST LITERARY VENTURE, JOURNALISM IN TENNESSEE, NICODEMUS DODGE--PRINTER, MR. BLOKE'S ITEM, HOW I EDITED AN AGRICULTURAL PAPER, and THE KILLING OF JULIUS CAESAR "LOCALIZED". ... Read more

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  • A History of Horse Racing - A Large Collection of Historical Articles on Horse Racing in England and America

    by Various Authors ...
    “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 ... Read more

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  • Horse Racing - Containing Information on Stabling, Training, Breeding and Other Aspects of Race Horse Preparation

    by John Henry Walsh, Stonehenge ...
    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 ... Read more

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  • The Race Horse; How To Buy, Train, And Run Him

    by Frederick Tynte Warburton ...
    “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”, ... Read more

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  • The Domestic Cat

    by Gordon Stables ...
    "The Domestic Cat" by Gordon Stables is an insightful guide exploring the history, care, and characteristics of cats as household pets. Stables, a renowned author and veterinarian, offers a comprehensive examination of the domestic cat's origins, tracing its evolution from wild animals to beloved companions in human households. The book serves as both a practical manual and an affectionate tribute ... Read more

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  • THE REAL HORSE WHISPERERS - How to tame, gentle and train horses

    by J. S. Rarey, W. J. Powell ...
    Well over 150 years before Robert Redford directed and starred in “The Horse Whisperer”, inspired by Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and Buck Brannaman, Willis J. Powell was whispering to horses and training them much in the way the fictitious character Tom Booker did in the 1985 film. Indeed this volume was first issued in 1848, a hundred and thirty-seven years before the famous movie. By then Powell had ... Read more

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  • The Horsewoman: A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed.

    by Alice M. Hayes ...
    "The Horsewoman: A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding" by Alice M. Hayes is an essential resource for equestrians interested in the art of side-saddle riding. This comprehensive guide covers the history, techniques, and equipment necessary for mastering this elegant riding style. Hayes shares her expertise through detailed instructions and illustrations, making it accessible for both beginners ... Read more

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