How to Handle and Educate Vicious Horses; Together with Hints on the Training and Health of Dogs
New York: O. Judd Co., 1887. Second edition (1st pub. 1886). Hardcover (original green cloth, gilt stamped). 205p + 3p of publisher's ads, many line ills. Occasional red pencil underlining. Owner's name: Wm. Mitchell, Wabaunsee, Kansas, Nov. 1888. No jacket, as issued. Item #30893
Pp. 9-69 consist of "Life Sketch of Oscar R. Gleason, Horse Educator." The other chapters cover "education and training," teaching tricks, telling the age, "practical suggestions on scientific horseshoeing" (with a portrait of Geo. A. St. John, Wilkesbarre, Pa., "the scientific horseshoer"), diseases, "ladies' equestrianism," and dogs. Reference copy, as described. (Wells 2887) Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.
Price: $30.00