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About The Book: Directions for Using the Contents of the Portable Horse Medicine Chest: Adapted for India by W. Moorcroft is a practical veterinary manual designed for British officers and travelers in colonial India. It offers concise instructions on diagnosing and treating common equine ailments using the medicines contained in a portable chest. The guide addresses the unique challenges of caring for horses in India's climate and terrain, emphasizing preventive care, emergency treatment, and proper medication usage. Moorcroft, a renowned veterinarian and explorer, combines medical expertise with field experience, making this handbook an essential resource for equine health in remote or rural settings. About The Author: William Moorcroft (1767–1825) was an English veterinarian and intrepid explorer employed by the East India Company, known for his groundbreaking expeditions across Central and South Asia. As one of the first Europeans to venture into remote regions like Ladakh, Kashmir, Kabul, and Bokhara, his travels—documented in Travels in the Himalayan Provinces and Journey to Lake Mansarovara—combined geographical exploration with political and commercial missions. Moorcroft was also a pioneering veterinary surgeon, advocating modern practices in colonial India. Although later works like Mindfulness for Insomnia and Understanding Sleep and Dreaming are unrelated, they share his enduring curiosity about health and the human condition. The Title 'Directions for Using the Contents of the Portable Horse Medicine Chest: Adapted for India written/authored/edited by W. Moorcroft', published in the year 1795. The ISBN 9789371337045 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 59 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.