An authentic history of the celebrated horse American Eclipse, : containing an account of his pedigree and performances, with some general information on the subject of the turf, and the means adopted at various times to improve the breed of horses. : [Three lines from Hen. V. Act 3] : Embellished with a correct likeness of this famous horse, engraved on wood, in the best style, by Dr. A. Anderson

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van Ranst, C. W. (Cornelius W.), 1762 or 1763-1841.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American Eclipse (Race.

Horses--United States--Bio.

Horses--Pedigrees--United.

Horse-br.

Horse-racing--United.

Horses--Legends and s.

Physical Description:

[5], 6, [3], 8-37, [1] p. (last page blank), [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

New-York: : Printed by E. Conrad, 4, Frankfort-St., 1823.

Notes:

"To the publisher" (leaf [A4]) signed: C.W. Van Ranst.

Signatures: [A]-E ([A1] recto, [A2], [A4], E4 verso

Frontispiece included in pagination; leaf [A4] unnumbered, verso

Letter on p. 7 signed C.W. Van

Local Notes:

985 Inscribed on cover: "Thos. Stewa

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Shoemaker

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