The General Stud Book

This seminal work on thoroughbred horse racing, first published in 1791, remains an essential resource for breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts. The General Stud Book provides detailed pedigrees of race horses born in Great Britain and Ireland, along with information on sires, dams, and notable performances. The book also contains rules and regulations governing the breeding and registration of thoroughbreds, making it an invaluable historical document as well as a practical resource.

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