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FAMILY HERALD AND WEEKLY STAR, MONTREAL, CANADA

430
The farmer’s manual and veterinary guide. Montreal: Family Herald and Weekly Star, n.d.
   [2], 192p., illus., 1 folding plate, 20cm.

431
THE FARMER’S AND HORSEMEN’S TRUE GUIDE, pointing out the perfections and imperfections of the horse, with cures for his diseases, and for neat cattle and sheep. Together with useful recipes in gardening, horticulture and domestic economy. From practical experience, well tried and approved by farmers, farriers, &c. Owego, N.Y.: A. P. Searing, 1834.
     132p., folding frontis., 19cm.

432
THE FARMER’S LIBRARY. Animal Economy. London: Charles Knight, 1847-1848. 2 vols.
     [8], 586, vi, xii p.; 624, xi, v, vi, ii p., frontis., illus., 2 plates, index, 26.5 cm.
Provenance: Lord Melville.

433
THE FARMER’S RECEIPT BOOK; and pocket farrier. Being a choice selection of the most approved and valuable receipts, designed for the benefit of farmers, and heads of families generally. Concord, N. H.: Fisk & Chase, 1831.
     214p., 15cm.
Provenance: The property of William Whelan, Rumford.

434
THE FARRIER AND NATURALIST. London: Simpkin and Marshall, 1828. Vol. 1.
     iv, 566, [6]p., frontis., illus., 10 plates, index., 21.5cm.

FAVEROT DE KERBRECH, FRANÇOIS NICHOLAS GUY NAPOLÉON, Baron, 1837-1905

435
Mémoire sur les chevaux de l’Amérique du Nord États-Unis et Canada. Montréal: Imprimerie Générale, 1885.
     47p., 17.5cm.

FAWCUS, HENRY E.

436
Horse buying and management: a handbook for the use of amateurs. London: L. Upcott Gill, 1903.
     [8], 104, [19]p., illus., adverts., 18.5cm.
Provenance: Gurdon & Virginia Dimoc, Kalamazoo Public Library.

FAYSER, JOHANN, of Austria, fl. 1573

437
Gründlicher Bericht und aller ordennlichste Beschreibung der bewerten Rossärtzney. Das erste Buch. Darinnen von den inwendigen verborgnen Kranckhaiten, des Leibs, unnd derselben Namen Beschreibung, Ursachen, Zaichen, Artzneyen, sambt zugehöriger Wardt und Pfleg gehandlet. Der Massen unnd Gestalt an Tag geben dass der gleichen vormals in keiner Sprachen befunden, noch biss anher ersehen worden. Durch Johann Fayser den Michael Manger in verlegung Georgen Willers, 1576. Jüngern von Arnstain…. [Augspurg: getruckt zu Augspurg, durch Michael Manger in verlegung Georgen Willers, 1576].
     [13], 154, [2] leaves, 31.5cm.
At head of title: Hippiatria.
Two copies: Copy 1 includes folding plate. Copy 2 includes colophon.

FEARNLEY, WILLIAM

438
Lessons in horse judging. A practical guide for dealers and buyers. New York: Excelsior Publishing House, 1879.
     114, [22], [22]p., frontis., illus., adverts., 18cm.
Provenance: Gurdon & Virginia Dimoc, Kalamazoo Public Library.

FEEK, ANDREW J.

439
Every man his own trainer, or how to develop, condition and train a trotter or pacer; beginning at the weanling four months old, and bringing him step by step through every possible circumstance … and a chapter from Charles Marvin. Syracuse, N.Y.: Moser, Truax & De Golia, 1889.
     302p., frontis., port., 22.5cm.
Pages 293-302: The palace stable of D. Edgar Crouse.
Provenance: Gurdon & Virginia Dimoc, Kalamazoo Public Library.

FELCH, ISAAC KIMBALL

440
The amateur’s manual; or specific mating of thorough-bred fowls. Boston: Boston Photo-Electrotype, 1877.
   110, [17]p., frontis., port., illus., 3 plates, adverts., 17cm.

FERNÁNDEZ DE ANDRADA, PEDRO, fl. 1580-1616

441
De la naturaleza del cavallo. Sevilla: Fernando Diaz, 1580.
   [38]p., 152 leaves, illus., 19.5cm.
Provenance: William Stirling.

FERON, JOHN

442
A complete treatise on farriery; comprising the transactions, or, modern practice of the veterinary art: exhibiting the true characters, causes, symptoms, prognostics, and improved methods of treating, the diseases of animals, including those of horses, cows, sheep, pigs, dogs, &c.&c. Intended as a compendium to the young veterinary surgeon, farrier, groom, farmer, grazier, &c. Forming a new and practical nosology of all the diseases of domestic animals. London: J. J. Stockdale, 1810.
   [2], 15, 496p., frontis., 23.5cm.
Double page folding frontispiece; copper engraved “Indispensable accomplishments [of a hunter-horse]” by Billesdon Coplow.
Provenance: George Proctor.

443
A new system of farriery; including a systematic arrangement of the external structure of the horse. … To which are added, the improved mode of treatment, and prescriptions recommended by the Veterinary College, in every disease of difficult management. Interspersed with occasional references to the dangerous practice of country farriers, grooms, &c. and the method of curing the principal epidemic diseases to which cows, sheep, &c are subject. London: Printed by Betham & Warde for J. Johnson, 1803.
   xv, [1], 272, [1]p., 7 plates, errata, index, 27cm.

FERRARO, GIOVANNI BATTISTA, d.1569?

444
Delle razze, disciplina del cavalcare, et altre cose pertinenti ad essercitio così fatto. Napoli: Mattio Cancer, 1560.
   iv, 123 leaves, 20cm.
Manuscript notes in margins.

FERRARO, PIRRO ANTONIO, 17th cent.

445
Cavallo frenato di Pirro Antonio Ferraro Napolitano...Diviso in quattro libri. Con discorsi notabili, sopra briglie, antiche, & moderne nel primo; nel secondo, molte altre da lui inuentate; nel terzo vn dialogo … con vn discorso particolare sopr alcune briglie ginette. Et nel quarto vn’ altro dialogo … in questo regno, & alcuni diegni di briglie Polacche, et Turchesche. Et a qvesti qvattro libri svoi, precede l’opera di Gio. Battista Ferraro … vi sono anco aggivnte le figvre loro anotomie … . Napoli: Appresso Antonio Pace, 1602.
   320p., 36cm.

446
Cavallo frenato di Pirro Antonio Ferraro … Diviso in quattro libri. Con discorsi notabili, sopra briglie, antiche, moderne, adornato di bellissime figure, & molte da lui inuentate, insieme con alcune briglie, Polache, e Turchesche. … . Venetia: Francesco Prati, 1620.
   [2], 118, [2], 256p., illus., 33cm.

FEY, SEBASTIAN

447
Gemeinnützige Anleitung zur richtigen Kenntniss und sichern Heilung des ansteckenden Lungenbrandes beym Rindvieh, auch Lungensucht oder Lungenfäule genannt; nebst einem Anhange von zwey bisher noch in keiner thierärzlichen Schrift vorgekommenen Rindvieh-Krankheiten und ihrer Heilung. Konstanz: J. Bannhard, 1818.
   viii, 64p., 19.5cm.

FIASCHI, CESARE, 1523-1592?

448
Trattato dell’imbrigliare, maneggiare, et ferrare cavilli, diviso in tre parti, con alcvni discorsi sopra la natura di caualli, con disegni di briglie, maneggi, & di caualieri a cauallo, & de ferri desso, di M. Cesare Fiaschi. Bologna: Anselmo Giaccarelli, 1556.
   [4], 171p., illus., 21cm.

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Fiaschi 1556 (448)

449
Trattato dell’imbrigliare, atteggiare, & ferrare cavalli. … et in questa quarta impressione aggiontovi il trattato di Mescalzia di Filippo Scacco da Tagliacozzo. Nel quale sono contentute tutte le infermità de’ cavalli cosi interiori, come esteriori, & li segni da conoscerle, & le cure con potioni, & untioni, & sanguigne per essi cavalli. Venetia: Vicenzo Somascho, 1614. 2 parts in 1.
   [8], 139, [140-152]p.; 151, [1]p., illus., 21.5cm.

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Fiaschi 1614 (449)

450
Trattato dell’imbrigliare, atteggiare, & ferrare cavalli. Padova: Pietro Paolo Tozzi, 1628. 2 parts in 1. Quinta impressione.
   [8], 139, [13]p.; 151, [152]p., illus., 22cm.
Provenance: Alfred Barmore Maclay.

FIELD, JOHN

451
Posthumous extracts from the veterinary records of the late John Field. Edited by his brother, William Field. London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1843.
   x, 26p., 22.5cm.
Publisher’s catalog, “Corrected to July 1845” (16 pp.) bound in at front.

FISHER, ARTHUR THOMAS

452
Through the stable and saddle-room. London: Richard Bentley and Son, 1891.
   viii, 342p., index, 19cm.
Provenance: Herbert J. Richardson, Newcastle upon Tyne; Gurdon & Virginia Dimoc, Kalamazoo Public Library.

FITZWYGRAM, LIEUT-GENERAL, SIR FREDERICK WELLINGTON JOHN, 4th bart, 1823-1904

453
Horses and stables. London: Longmans, Green, Reader and Dyer, 1869.
   viii, 616p., 24 plates, index, 21.5cm.
Manuscript note: Stopford, 1877.

454
Horses and stables. Fifth edition. London: Longmans, Green, 1901.
   viii, 560p., 56 plates., index, 21.5cm.
Provenance: Author’s inscription to H. Lambert, M. V. S., 1901.

455
Notes on shoeing horses. Second edition, revised and enlarged. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1863.
   viii, 127,p., 5 plates, 22.5cm.

FLAWS, MAGNUS, & CO.

456
The horseman’s handbook. A compendium of useful information for every horse owner. Chicago: N. p., 1904.
   176p., illus., adverts., 15.5 cm.
Provenance: Gurdon & Virginia Dimoc, Kalamazoo Public Library.

FLEMING, GEORGE, 1833-1901

457
Animal plagues: their history, nature, and prevention. London: Chapman and Hall, 1871-1882. 2 vols.
   [2], xxxiv, 548, 30p., adverts.; xii, 539p., errata, 22cm.

458
Horse-shoes and horse-shoeing: their origin, history, uses, and abuses. London: Chapman and Hall, 1869.
   xv, [1], 692p., frontis., illus., 2 plates, errata, index, 22.5cm.
Provenance: Staunton Sandeman.

459
The practical horse keeper. London: Cassell & Co.,, 1886.
   viii, 264, [16]p., index, 19.5cm.
Provenance: T. C. Abbot, President of Michigan Agricultural College; T. D. Hinebauch, Michigan Agricultural College Library.

460
Practical horseshoeing. New York: D. Appleton, and Co.,1888.
   108p., illus., 20cm.
Provenance: Dr. M. P. Lipson

461
Rabies and hydrophobia: their history, nature, causes, symptoms, and prevention. London: Chapman and Hall, 1872.
   xiii, 405p., colored frontis., illus., 22.5cm.
Provenance: Medical Society County of King’s Library.

462
Roaring in horses (laryngismus paralyticus): its history, nature, causes, prevention and treatment. London: Baillière, Tindall, and Cox, 1889.
   xii, 160p., frontis., illus., 21.5cm.
Provenance: T. D. Hinebaugh, D. V. M.

463
A text-book of veterinary obstetrics: including the diseases and accidents incidental to pregnancy, parturition, and early age in the domesticated animals. Second edition, revised. London: Baillière, Tindall, and Cox, 1896.
   xxxiv, 758p., index, 22cm.

[FLINT, WILLIAM], fl. 1815

464
A treatise on the breeding, training, and management of horses, with practical remarks & observations on farriery, &c. to which is prefixed, the natural history of horses in general, … together with an appendix, containing the whole law relating to horses. Hull: Printed for the author by Topping and Dawson, 1815.
   [6], 144p., 18.5cm.
Errata slip bound in between pages [v] and [vi].

465
THE FLOCKMASTER’S COMPANION AND SHEPHERD’S GUIDE: containing the particulars and description of the different breeds of sheep, with their treatment during lambing and other seasons of the year, valuable recipes for the cure of their different diseases, and best method of management. By a practical shepherd. Second edition. Royston: J. Warren, 1837.
   89p., 17.5cm.

FLORMAN, ARVID HENRIK, 1761-1798

466
Inledning til hästars kännedom, i afseende pä deras temperament, slägter, älder, fel och fullkomligheter, föda och skötsel, rörelser, färg m.m. Lund: Joh. Lundblad, 1798.
   [vi], 168p., 19.5cm.

FLOURENS, PIERRE

467
Cours de physiologie comparée de l’ontologie ou étude des êtres. Paris: J.-B. Baillière, 1856.
   viii, 184p., index, 20.5cm.

FLOWER, SIR WILLIAM HENRY, 1831-1899

468
The horse. A study in natural history. London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., 1891.
   xvi, 196p., frontis., illus., index, 19cm.

FLOYD, WILLIAM

469
Hints on dog breaking. London: Frederick Warne and Co., 1882.
   30, [1], [1]p., 19cm.
Provenance: Douglas George Kirk.

470
A FORM OF PRAYER TO ALMIGHTY GOD; for relief from the plague now existing amongst cattle, and for protection against the cholera. … To be read until further order … immediately after the third collect in the morning and evening service. London: George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, 1865.
   4p., 20.5cm.

FORREST, CHRISTOPHER

471
De Witt’s complete American farrier and horse doctor. An American book for American horsemen, with copious notes from the best English and American authorities. New York: Robert M. De Witt, [1870].
   [4], 208, [4]p., illus., adverts., 16.5cm.

FOSTER, JONATHAN

472
The domestic animal’s friend, or the complete Virginia and Maryland farrier, being a copious selection from the best treatises on farriery now extant in the United States. Winchester, Va.: J. Foster, 1818.
   [1], 436p., 4 plates (2 folding), index, 21cm.

FOSTER, MICHAEL

473
A text-book of physiology. Second American from the third revised English edition. Philadelphia: Henry C. Lea’s Son & Co., 1881.
   xxiii, 987, 12p., illus., index, 20cm.
Provenance: Dr. J. D. Hinebauch, Michigan Agricultural College.

FOUQUIER-D’HÉROUEL, ANTOINE-ELOI-JEAN-BAPTISTE, 1784-1852

474
Études sur les chevaux français et sur l’amélioration des races communes, ou développement de la proposition faite au Congrès central agricole. Saint-Quentin: Moureau, 1846.
   154, [1]p., 21.5cm.
Bound with: Girard, François-Narcisse. Hippelikologie ; ou, connaissance de l’âge du cheval. Paris: Béchet jeune, 1828.

FRACASTORO, GIROLAMO, 1483-1553

475
Hieronymi Fracastorii Veronensis poemata omnia. Patavii: Josephus Cominus, 1718.
    [16], xl, 244, [2]p., frontis., port., illus., index, 20.5cm.
Provenance: Earl of Roden, K St P.

FRANCE. MINISTÈRE DE L’AGRICULTURE

476
Écoles nationales vétérinaires: réglement général pour les élèves. Paris: Imprimerie Nationale, 1849.
   24p., 18cm.
At head of title: République Française. … Ministère de l’Agriculture et du Commerce.

FRANCE. MINISTÈRE DE L’INTÉRIEUR

477
Programme du concours pour la Chaire d’Anatomie et de la Connoissance Extérieure des Animaux Domestiques, vacante à l’École Royale d’Economie Rurale et Vétérinaire d’Alfort. [Paris]: Mme. Huzard, 1821.
   3p., 20cm.

478
Programme du concours pour la Chaire de Maréchallerie et de Jurisprudence Vétérinaire, vacante a l’École Royale d’Economie Rurale et Vétérinaire de Lyon. [Paris]: Mme. Huzard, 1821.
   3p., 20cm.

479
Réglement pour les Ecoles Royales Vétérinaires, en exécution de l’ordonnance du roi du 1er Septembre 1825. Paris: Imprimerie royale, 1826.
   44p., index, 23.5cm.

480
Reglement pour les Ecoles Vétérinaires de la République Française. Paris: Imprimerie de la République, 1797.
   [2], 54p., [1] folding leaf of chart, 19cm.

FRANCINI, HORACE DE, 16th-17th cent

481
Hippiatrique … où est traicté des causes des maladies du cheval tant interieures qu’exterieures: le moyen de le guarir d’icelles; ensemble de la bonté & qualité d’iceluy. Paris: Marc Orry, 1607.
   15, [1], 554p., 23cm.
Provenance: Jacques De Thou; Patu de Mello; Baron A. de Seilliere; Robert Hoe.

FRANKLIN, AUGUSTUS

482
The American farrier: adapted for the convenience of the farmer, gentleman, and smith; being a sure guide to prevent and cure all maladies and distempers that are incident to horses, of what kind soever, … and also, for the diseases incident to cattle. Strasburg, Pa.: Brown & Bowman, 1803.
   290p., index, 17cm.

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Franklin 1803 (482)

FREEMAN, STRICKLAND

483
The art of horsemanship. Altered and abbreviated, according to the principles of the late Sir Sidney Medows. London: Printed for the author by W. Bulmer, 1806.
   [vi], xxi, [2], 254p., illus., 16 plates, errata, index, 28.5cm.
Page xxi has directions for the binder and errata.

484
Observations on the mechanism of the horse’s foot; its natural spring explained, and a mode of shoeing recommended, by which the foot is defended from injury, with the least impediment to its spring. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1796.
   [4], viii, 107, [1]p., 30 plates (16 colored), 29cm.

FREITAG, EBERHARD, fl.1808-

485
Der deutsche Pferd-Arzt. Easton, Pennsylvanien: Christ. Jac. Hütter, 1809.
   v, [1], 90, vi p., index, 15.5cm.

FRENZEL, JOHANN THEODOR GOTTLOB, b.1759

486
Praktisches Handbuch für Thierärzte und Oekonomen nach alphabetischer Ordnung in drey Theilen. …Leipzig: Schwickert, 1794-97. 3 vols (vol. 3 (1797) only).
   [6], 761p., 1 plate, index, 20.5cm.

FRIEDBERGER, FRANZ, 1839-1902

487
Pathology and therapeutics of the domestic animals. By Dr. Friedberger, and Dr. Fröhner. Translated from the most recent edition, with annotations by Prof. W. L. Zuill. Philadelphia: W. L. Zuill, 1895. 2 vols.
   xiii, 598; xi, 676p., index, 23cm.

FRÖLICH, C.W.

488
Thierarznei Buch für den Landmann und Oekonomen. Berlin: G.C. Nauck, 1801.
   [2], i-xiv, xvii-xx, 176p.; xvi, 188 p., 16.5cm.

FUCHS, CHR. JOS. (CHRISTIAN JOSEPH), 1801-1871

489
Wegweiser in die Thierheilkunst. Vorlesungen. Berlin: Veit und Comp, 1850.
   [2], 75, [1]p., 23cm.

FUGGER, MARCUS, 1529-1597.

490
Von der Gestüterey. Das ist ein grundtliche beschreibung wie unnd wa man ein Gestüt von guten edlen Kriegsrossen auffrichten, underhalten, und wie man die jungen von einem Jar zu dem andern erziehen soll, biss sie einem Bereitter zum abrichten zuundergeben, unnd so sie abgericht in langwiriger Gesundhait zuerhalten: … Franckfurt am Mayn, Sigmund Feyrabends, 1584.
   [8], 129 leaves, illus., 32.5cm.
Provenance: Michael Hoslperger, 1743.

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491
Wie und wa man ein Gestüt von gütten edlen Kriegssrossen aufrichten, underhalten, die jungen von einem jar zü dem anderen erziehen soll, biss sy einem Bereytter zum abrichten zu undergeben, unnd so sy abgericht, langwirig in güttem gesundt zu erhalten: Allen liebhaber der Reutterei zü ehren und gefallen gesteldt. [Frankfurt]: N.p., 1578.
   [8], 160 leaves, 26.5cm.
Provenance: Alfred Barmore Maclay.

FURNEMONT, ALFRED

492
Grand recueil de médecine vétérinaire pratique a l’usage des cultivateurs, éleveurs, propriétaires ou détenteurs d’animaux domestiques, … [Liege?]: P.-J. Wathelet, 1892.
   607, [1]p., 4 plates, index, 22cm.