The Art of Horse-Shoeing: A Manual for Farriers is a practical yet carefully reasoned treatise on the anatomy, pathology, and mechanical treatment of the horse's foot. Written in the clear instructional prose characteristic of late nineteenth-century veterinary manuals, it combines empirical observation with professional discipline, situating farriery not as a rustic craft alone but as an applied science. Its attention to hoof balance, shoe fitting, lameness, and corrective practice reflects a period when veterinary medicine was becoming increasingly systematized. William Hunting was a prominent veterinary surgeon and influential teacher whose work helped elevate standards in equine care. His professional experience with working horses-then indispensable to transport, agriculture, industry, and the military-gave urgency to his insistence on sound technique and anatomical understanding. The book likely emerged from both classroom instruction and practical encounters with the consequences of careless shoeing. This manual is recommended for readers interested in veterinary history, equine management, or the development of professional farriery. Though modern practice has advanced, Hunting's principles remain historically significant and intellectually valuable, offering insight into the foundations of humane, skilled horse care.