This antiquarian volume contains a detailed treatise on horse diseases, with a specific focus on respiratory passages and ailments of the organs. Complete with a wealth of useful, timeless remedies, comprehensive descriptions, and a plethora of detailed illustrations, this book will be of much interest to the serious equestrian or equine veterinarian. It makes for a worthy addition to any collection of equine literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'Importance of Ventilating Stables', 'Brief Exposition and Description of the Functions of the Lungs', 'Spasm of the Muscles of the Glottis and Epiglottis', 'Laryngitis', 'Croup', 'Chronic Cough', 'Roaring', 'Polypus', 'Bronchocele', 'Influenza', 'Inflammation of the Lungs', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on the care and management of horses.