The Army Horseshoer, 1912

A fascinating glimpse into the world of horseshoeing and blacksmithing as practiced by the United States Army in the early twentieth century. This manual, prepared for the use of students at the Training School for Farriers and Horseshoers, covers every aspect of the trade, from basic forging techniques to advanced therapeutic shoeing. Lavishly illustrated with detailed diagrams and photographs, this book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the history of the equestrian arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.