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TO

His Royal Highness

PRINCE ARTHUR, K.G. K.T.

THIS INQUIRY INTO

THE ORIGIN, PROGRESS, AND PERFECTING OF AN ART

WHICH KINGS AND NOBLES HAVE NOT DISDAINED TO STUDY AND PRACTISE,

AND WHICH IS VERY INTIMATELY CONNECTED WITH

THE COMFORT AND UTILITY OF THE NOBLEST

AND MOST USEFUL ANIMAL EVER DOMESTICATED BY MAN,

IS MOST HUMBLY AND RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED BY

THE AUTHOR.