"Book about the Horse. A Handbook for Every Horse Breeder and Horseman. Urosov S. P."

Urumov S.P.
THE BOOK ON THE HORSE. A REFERENCE BOOK FOR EVERY HORSE BREEDER, EQUESTRIAN. 2 VOLUMES IN 1 BOOK
Format: 210 x 305 mm, 1052 pages.
The book first appeared in 1902 and immediately became incredibly popular! It is designed in the best traditions of world publishing: contains over 1,000 engraved illustrations, late 20th-century photographs, as well as tables with informative and colorful images that will be interesting not only to you but also to your children!
Owner's French leather binding, embossed with 24-karat gold. The book is adorned with a bas-relief “Horse’s Head” featuring milk enamel and 999 gold plating. The edges are hand-painted. The endpapers are decorated with embossed blind tooling. Quality certificate, 50 years warranty. Edition - 50 numbered copies. The uniqueness of this edition of the book is the opportunity to insert your introductory word, greeting, wish, or photo into the title page.
The binding of the book was made in the elite book department of the “SPETZ-ADDRESS” Publishing House in accordance with the centuries-old traditions of bookbinding art. The book is bound by masters of the highest qualification using the ancient technology of the 17th century with natural binding materials (shagreen leather). The book block is sewn by hand onto cords, which guarantees high-quality and reliable binding. Gold and blind embossing. The edges of the book are hand-painted. Each book has a numbered quality certificate with a 50-year guarantee on the binding work. The book bears the personal stamp of the master and the stamp of the binding workshop.
"Reading this book is like having an engaging conversation with a witty and kind person who is also a true professional in the noble field of horse breeding..." (Anton Bruy, General Director of “Spets-Address Publishing”)
The Spets-Address Publishing House and the Elite Book Department have released a unique publication - "The Book on the Horse." "The Book on the Horse" was first published in St. Petersburg in 1902 and immediately became incredibly popular among horse enthusiasts.Breeders, professionals, and simply horse lovers.
The author and compiler of the book was Prince Sergey Urusov, a well-known and respected expert and connoisseur of horses. During the prince's lifetime, the book was reissued twice and became a recognized encyclopedia in literally every area of horse breeding, and its full title – "A Handbook for Every Horse Breeder, Horse Keeper, Horse Owner, and Horse Lover" – still holds true today! The book contains fascinating historical information and the most comprehensive overview of materials on horse breeding: it discusses horse breeds, their structure and anatomy, nutrition and treatment; riding; the arrangement of stables, harness, and equipment; how to correctly select, breed, and care for horses, and train riders.
Here are just a few of the chapter titles contained in the book:
"The Horse: Its Origins, History, and Varieties," "Essential Information on Horse Anatomy and Physiology," "The Study of Teeth," "External Examination of the Horse: The Study of Exterior," "On Certain Internal and External Diseases of the Horse," "Feeding," "Grooming and Care of Horses," "The Study of Shoeing," "Riding," "The Endurance of a Prize Horse."
The text is reproduced in modern Russian spelling based on the 1911 edition, but the style of presentation remains unchanged: it is a lively and direct narrative from a person who sincerely loves horses.