History of the Shire Horse: And the Origin of the English Cart Horse Society

This special re-print edition of Street's "History of the Shire Horse" is considered one of the most important works ever published on this famous breed of draught horse. First published in 1883, this important work on Shire Horses, has not seen the light of day since its early publication. Chapters include History of the Shire Horse, The Breeding, Rearing and Management of the Shire Horse, Origin of the English Cart Horse Society, The Stud Book and more. The only book of its kind. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.