Excerpt from The General Stud Book, Vol. 15 of 15: Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &C., &C.; From the Earliest Accounts to the Year 1884 Inclusive
The list of horses exported would seem to be largely increased, but this is due not so much to the increase of exportation as to the prac tice of Foreign Governments and Racin g Clubs requiring stud book certificates on importation, from which certificates a more perfect list can be made than formerly.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an impressive 19th century stud book providing an alphabetical listing of horses bred throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, and some abroad, by influential sires. Thoroughbreds comprise the majority of horses in the book, supplemented by a generous number of trotters. The arrangement of the pedigrees is highly detailed and systematic for its time, and provides a valuable resource for breeders, stud farmers, and horse enthusiasts. The book's most interesting entries are the horses with colorful names such as 'Bread Sandwich' and 'Touch and Go', attesting to the creativity and flair of their owners. The book provides insights into the Victorian horse racing world, and the vital role that horses played in society during this era. It's a rich resource for historians of pedigree, equestrianism, and Victorian culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333846442_0
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