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This is the fourth instalment of the "Ditchfield's Little Wonder Book" series, "Stocking the Garden Pond". It deals chiefly with adding, fostering, and maintaining aquatic life in a garden pond, with helpful advice and diagrams throughout. This handy volume will be of utility to existing and prospective pond owners alike, and it would make for a great addition to collections of gardening literature. Contents include: "Introduction", "Plant Pockets", "Preparing the Compost", "True Aquatic Plants", "Surfacing Plants", "Marginal Bog Plants", "Floating Plants", "Indigenous Fish", "Cultivated Varieties", "Feeding Pond Fish", "Breeding Gold Fish", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Goat's Milk and Its Uses is an illustrative guide to maximising the uses of your goat's milk, and also contains information on cheese and butter. This farming handbook provides valuable insight into goat keeping. Specifically curated for a contemporary audience, Goat's Milk and Its Uses features various vintage articles and texts containing information on the many uses of goat's milk. Giving guidance on how to milk a goat, this volume will support you in producing cheese, butter, and various products from your goat's milk. The chapters featured in this volume include: - 'Family Goat-Keeping' by W O'Connel Holmes - 'Goat Keeping' - Written for the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs with the Assistance of the British Goat Society - 'Improved Milk Goats - A Guide for Breeders, Dairymen and Exhibitors' by Will L Tewalt - 'Starting Right with Milk Goats' by Helen Walsh

This vintage book contains a complete guide to olive farming, with chapters on growing, producing oils, pickling, and common pests and diseases. Contents include: "Cultivation, Oil-making, Pickling, Diseases", "Cultivation", "Gathering the Fruit", "Pickling", "Lye Process", "Pure-water Process", "Green Pickles", "Diseases", "Twig Borer", "Black Scale", "Sooty Mold", "Peacock Leaf Spot", etc. Frederic Theodore Bioletti (1865 - 1939) was an English-born American vintner. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley from 1889 to 1900, where he worked with prominent soil scientist Professor E.W. Hilgard. His work with Hilgard on the fermentation of wines under different conditions were significant in helping California vintners to refine their wine production practices and improving the resulting wines. Bioletti was the first chair of the Department of Viticulture and Enology and founded the grape breeding program at the University of California Agricultural Experiment Station. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

First published in 1871, "A Treatise on Horse-Shoeing and Lameness" is a detailed guide to horse shoeing originally designed for novice farriers. It has chapters on everything from the history of farriery to speciality shoeing techniques, and it will appeal to modern readers looking for an introduction to the subject. Contents include: "The Foot, and Shoeing", "Historical Observations", "The Foot-Its Form and Function", "Preparing the Foot", "On Making Horse-shoes", "On Clips, Calkins, and Toe Pieces", "On fitting Horse-shoes", "Nails, Nailing, and Finishing", "Shoeing Horses for the Field and the Turf", "On Plating Race-horses", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"Stephenson's Pocket Farrier" is a simple, concise pocket guide to farriery, with chapters on a variety of ailments common to the hoof and guidance on how to treat and prevent them. Written in simple, plain language and full of timeless information, this vintage book will be of considerable utility to modern horse owners. Contents include: "Blood Spavin", "Bog Spavin", "Bone Spavin", "Bots", "Colic", "Coughs", "Consumption", "Curbs, the", "Coffin-Joint, the", "Contracted Feet", "Diarrhea", "Disorders of the Eyes", "Excessive, or Profuse Staling", "Epilepsy", "Eistula in the Withers", "Farcy", "Fevers", "Grease, the", "Glanders", "Hints to Purchasers of Horses", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"The Horsemen's Guide and Farrier" is a detailed handbook on horse-shoeing, with chapters on the anatomy of the horse, as well as common diseases and their prevention and remedy. This vintage book will appeal to those with an interest in farriery, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "The External formation or Structure of the Horse, and the Disorders Original Therein", "The Sensorial Function-The Nervous System", "The Nerves", "Cartilage", "The Chest. Its Contents. Its Vital Important Connexion with the Valuable Power of Motion", "The Intercostal Muscles", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

This is a vintage scientific guide to farriery, with detailed information on different conditions and ailments, the anatomy of the horses foot, treatments, preventative measure, and much more. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of interest to modern equestrians and farriers. Contents include: "Farriery: A Perfect Foot Described", "Sensible Frog", "Nerves", "Tendons", "Ligaments", "Arteries", "Hoof", "Sole", "Frog", "Bars", "Treatment of Corns", "Case 1.", "Case 2.", "Case 3.", "Case 4. "Case 5.", "Case 6.", "Case 7.", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses. This book was first published in 1806.

The Complete Modern Farrier" is an encyclopedic handbook on horseshoeing, with chapters on every aspect of the subject from getting the horse to stand still, to determining and treating complex diseases and ailments. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this is a volume that will be of practical utility to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Breeding", "Management", "Veterinary Treatment of Horses for Draught", "Driving", "Racing", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to setting up and maintaining a workshop at home. Profusely-illustrated and easy-to-follow, "The Home Workshop" has chapters on everything from design and construction to the proper use of tools, making it ideal for modern readers with an interest in DIY. Contents include: "Furnishing the Workshop with Tools", "On the Chopping Axe", "On Preparing Firewood", "On Nails and Nailing", "Hints about Screws", "On Preparing, Working, and Bending Wood", "How to Mortico and Tenon", "On Mitre Work", "On Finishing Work", "Making Inexpensive Houses", "How to Make a Dog Kennel", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on DIY.

"The Sheep - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British sheep, with information on its various breeds, selection, domestication, management, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the wildlife of the British isles, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"The Goat - Breeds of the British Isles" is an essay by David Low, published as part of the "Domesticated Animals of the British Islands" series. This fascinating and profusely-illustrated essay explores the history of the British goat, with information on its various breeds, distribution, historical uses, domestication, and much more. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the wildlife of the British isles, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1880, this vintage book contains a series of papers on the subject of riding horses on roads, with chapters on avoiding accidents, proper care and maintenance of both horse and carriage, trips for horse control, notes on shoeing, and much more. "Horses and Roads" will appeal to modern readers with an interest in traditional horsemanship, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "Spring and Brakes to Vehicles", "Douglas on Horse-shoeing-Street Accidents and Brakes-Lord Pembroke and Mayhew on Servants", "Nostrums-Arsenic and Antimony-Hoof-ointments-Stoppings", "Litter-Xenophon and Lord Pembroke on Bare Paving for Stalls-Physicking and Blistering", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"The Training and Management of Horses" is a comprehensive handbook for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians, first published in 1904. It concentrates on the relationship between man and horse, and explores the ways we interact with the animals, giving advice for training, management, care and maintenance, and much more. A fascinating and practical text, this book is highly recommended for modern horse owners and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "The Power of Reason over Instinct", "Incident of an Officer's Horse", "The Circus Performing Horse", "Another Test of Reason", "Intelligence of the Horse", "Kindness versus Cruelty", "The basis of Management", "Variations of Temperament in Men and Horses", "Sympathy between Horse and Man", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"A Handbook of Horse-Shoeing" is a detailed guide to horseshoeing, with chapters on history, anatomy, determining common ailments, curing them, treating them, prevention, etc. With wonderful illustrations and a wealth of timeless, practical information, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to modern horse owners. Contents include: "The Structure and Functions of the Foot", "The Structure of the Foot", "General Remarks on the Horses Foot", "The Bones of the Foot", "The Lower end of the Great Metacarpus", "The Suffraginis bone of First Phalanx", "The Pedal Bone of Third Phalanx", "The Navicular Bone", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

This vintage book contains a collection of essays and articles on the subject of horse care and maintenance, written by Gerard Doan. Based on the author's forty years spent attending to horses, "The Horse's Rescue" contains a wealth of interesting information and handy tips pertaining to farriery, the treatment of diseases and ailments, training, riding, and much more. This book is highly recommended for modern horse owners and equestrians, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "Scientific Works of Gerard Doan on the Horse", "Kind of Feet", "A Few Remarks on Selecting a Good Horse for Myself", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"The Foot of the Horse" is a detailed, vintage guide to farriery, with a special focus on diseases and ailments that effect the foot. It has chapters on everything from ligament injuries to pointing, and will appeal to those with a practical interest in farriery or equestrianism. Contents include: "The Foot of the Horse", "Honor to Whom Honor is due", "A Suggestion to Horseshoers", "Foot Anatomy of the Horse", "The Pedal Joint", "The Foot Constantly Enlarged by Growth", "Points on Pointing", "Equilibrium Essential", "Horny Feet and Fleshy Feet", "Why Flesh-Footed Animals Do Not Point", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

First published in 1915, this vintage book contains a timeless guide to gardening, with a special focus on growing plants from bulbs. From seasonal considerations and general planting rules to avoiding pests and diseases and beyond, this fantastic guide contains everything the gardener needs to know before planting bulbs to guarantee success. Contents include: ¿On Planting Bulbs¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in Autumn¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in Summer¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in Spring¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in the Greenhouse¿, ¿Bulbs in Pots and Bowls of Fibre¿, ¿Treatment of Bulbs after Flowering¿, ¿Bulbs for Naturalizing¿, ¿Insect Pests and Diseases of Bulbs¿, etc. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in growing bulbs and it would make for a handy addition to gardening collections. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern farriers and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Description of the Foot", "The Horny Crust", "Definition of Elastic as Applied to the Horse's Foot", "The Sole", "The Frog", "The Bones of the Foot", "The Lateral Cartilages", "The Sensitive Frog", "The Elastic Cushion or Fatty Frog", "The Coffin Joint", "The Navicular Joint", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"Rational Horse-Shoeing" is a detailed handbook on farriery first published in 1912. Within in, all aspects of horse shoeing are covered, including common ailments and their cure and prevention. The information is laid out in an accessible way, with detailed diagrams and illustrations helping to explain the principles. This book will appeal to modern equestrians and collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "General Observations", "Sound Horses", "Evils of Common Shoeing", "Frog Pressure", "Description of the Goodenough Shoe", "Countersinking the Nails", "The Bevel of the Foot Surface", "The Bevel on the Ground Surface", "The Calks", "How to Shoe Sound Feet", "Incipient Unsoundness", "Simple Cases of Contraction", "Quarter and toe Crack", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

"A Treatise on the Horse and His Diseases" is a detailed handbook on the various ailments an diseases common to horses, with information on their preventative and curative treatments. Designed for non-professional readers and the average horse-owner, it avoids technical terms and complicated language where possible, making it ideal for the those with little previous experience. Contents include: "Abscess of the Brain", "Abdominal Dropsy", "Bots", "Bronchitis", "Burns and Scalds", "Capped Elbow", "Callus", "Cautery", "Colic", "Corns", "Curb", "Debility", "Diarrhea", "Dysentery, Acute", "Distemper", "Epizootic", "Farcy", "Firing Horses", "Founder", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

This is a detailed handbook on horseshoeing, first published in 1872. It has chapters on theory and science, as well as easy-to-follow directions on basic shoeing methods, tips on discovering and treating common ailments, and much more. "Practical Horseshoeing" will be of utility to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Importance of the Art", "Anatomy of the Horse's Foot", "The Hoof", "The Wall", "The Horny Sole", "The Horny Frog", "The Coronary Frog-Band or Peripole", "Growth of the Hoof", "Shoeing", "Preparing the Hoof", "Levelling the Wall", "Shortening the Wall", "Pairing the Sole", "The Shoe", "Weight", "Calkins", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.