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1. Association, Boy Scouts (1961). Stamp Collector, Philatelist, Guide Pathfinder, Rider and Horseman (Revised ed) [Scout Badge Test Series, no 21]. Glasgow: Brown, Son & Ferguson. 54 pp. Paperback thin trade, stapled, good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear, spine lightly worn, pages lightly toned, faint foxing edges & covers. This booklet has been prepared and approved on behalf of the Boy Scouts Association, Glasgow, by the general editor. Revised to comply with new conditions, November 1959. Our Book No: 26343. $10 AUD.

2. Auchinleck, Honor (2012). Elyne Mitchell: A Daughter Remembers. Sydney: HarperCollins. 320 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, black & white photos centre spread, bottom corner tips covers creased, corner tip one page creased, rear cover little scratched, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. In this memoir, Honor Auchinleck remembers her upbringing in the Australian Alps and pays tribute to her remarkable family, and in particular to her mother, Elyne Mitchell, the much-loved writer of the 'Silver Brumby' novels for young adults. Now, for the centenary of Elyne's birth, her daughter relates the story of an exceptional and adored, but elusive, woman. ISBN/ASIN: 9780732293499. Our Book No: 26862. $30 AUD.

3. Baker, Candida (2021). The Heart of a Horse: Life Lessons from Horses and Other Animals (1st ed). Sydney, Crow’s Nest: Murdoch Books Australia. 295 pp. Paperback small trade (with french flaps), very good condition, minor edgewear. This very special book is told through a series of true stories. Candida Baker draws on her lifelong love of horses as a conduit for bridging the gap between our thinking and our intuition. The author left her city lifestyle and high-profile job to live in the hills behind Byron Bay, which led her on the start of a journey of self-discovery. A beautiful book for anyone interested in animals and the art of communication that they do so well without the need for words. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922351234. Our Book No: 41287. $20 AUD.

4. Bennett, Rodney; Whydale, E. Herbert (illustrator) (1953). The Marvellous Adventures of Percy Pig [Whitcombe's Story Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 114 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, card cover, black & white drawings, staples rusted, minor foxing covers & edges, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. No 215 in this series for ages 7 to 9 years. A story about farm animals. (Estimated date, 1953, McLaren no. 215f, G3722. Originally published, 1935. Rubber stamp of Anthony Horderns.). Our Book No: 16949. $20 AUD.

5. Berrie, Lieut. Geo. L. (1989). Under Furred Hats (6th A.L.H. Regt) [6th Australian Light Horse Regiment]. [Perth]: [John Burridge]. 179 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, brown leatherette cloth (gilt lettering & vignette), full-page black & white text-photos, minimal edgewear. Lieut. Geo. L. Berrie has written the history of the 6th Australian Light Horse (ALH) Regiment during World War 1 from December 1914 to August 1919. Raised in Sydney in September 1914, it became part of the 2nd Light Horse Brigade. Sailing from Sydney in December 1914, the regiment disembarked in Egypt in February 1915. The light horse was unsuitable for initial operations at Gallipoli, but they were later deployed without their horses to reinforce the infantry. Plus many battles during the next four years in the Middle East: Battle of Romani, advance into Palestine, the action at Beersheba, and raids into the Jordan Valley. At rear, name lists of casualties, both killed and wounded. (Limited facsimile edition of 200 copies. No date, but about 1989 Amazon, or 1994 Trove. No publisher and ISBN printed in book. Originally published, W.C. Penfold, Sydney, 1919.) ISBN/ASIN: B0087YY9GC. Our Book No: 14628. $180 AUD.

6. Birchall, Brian; Hodgkinson, Hadley (illustrator) (1976). James the Captain Cook Pig (1st ed) [New Zealand Golden Book]. Auckland: Golden Press. 34 pp. Hardback square octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, faint foxing pastedowns & title page, few tiny dents front cover, minor edgewear. A charming children's picture story by Brian Birchall about a non-domesticated pig (a descendent of Captain Cook's pig) who gets lost from his family, and with a little help from some humans he finds his family and his home again in a new place away from the disruptive humans. Illustrated by Hadley Hodgkinson. A New Zealand Golden book. ISBN/ASIN: 0855584041. Our Book No: 22852. $20 AUD.

7. Bornstein, Mitchell (2015). Last Chance Mustang: The Story of One Horse, One Horseman, and One Final Shot at Redemption (1st p/b ed). New York: St Martin's Press. 300 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, bottom corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear. The author has spent 20 years as a horse trainer, and thought that he had met every dangerous horse there is, until he met Samson who hated everyone and everything, and would let everyone know it. After years of abuse at the hands of sadistic owners he had learned that all humans mean pain and fear. Over one year, Mitch and Samson learnt respect for each other, and Mitch experienced firsthand the true mettle and greatness of the wild American mustang (from the Nevada wilds). This is a story of hope, redemption, commitment, friendship, and love, told with great compassion. ISBN/ASIN: 9781250087478. Our Book No: 29066. $18 AUD.

8. Boston, Dr Sarah (2014). Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved My Life. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 298 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor creases covers, minor edgewear, edges & pages lightly toned. The author is a veterinary cancer surgeon. In this moving memoir she tells how working with animals helped her to trust her instincts, and have a lump in her neck investigated, and her recovery from cancer. Weaving funny and poignant stories of dogs she has treated along the way makes this a very readable memoir. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760111991. Our Book No: 28661. $18 AUD.

9. Breckwoldt, Roland (2022). The New Ringer (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 264 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, minor edgewear. This book is about the adventures and misadventures of Roland Breckwoldt when he left his home on the semi-agricultural fringes of Sydney to work as a stockman on the vast cattle station of the Gulf Country of North Queensland. He was born in an internment camp in central Victoria. His family had come to Australia from Germany via Shanghai. He learnt about the world and his place in it by mustering on horseback and living in remote bush camps. This story is beautifully written and an evocative reminder of a disappearing way of life. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761067839. Our Book No: 31107. $30 AUD.

10. Burrows, William (1986). Adventures of a Mounted Trooper [Victoriana Collection]. [Melbourne, Carlton]: Queensberry Hill Press. 146 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, full brown leather cover (boards gilt stamped), spine is ribbed (gilt lettering), brown endpapers, tipped-in sepia (brown-tinted) drawing frontispiece, in cardboard slipcase. A facsimile of a book published in 1859 (Ferguson 7722). The adventures of a Victorian mounted trooper, William Burrows, who arrived in Melbourne in 1852, then went to the goldfields. He becomes a roadmaker, then a mounted trooper inspecting mining licenses. Mentions Geelong steamers, Aborigines, William Buckley, colonial life, and a return voyage to China. (Copy 67 of a limited edition of 155 copies. No date, but 1986, Trove.) ISBN/ASIN: 0909174466. Our Book No: 17350. $100 AUD.

11. Butcher, David (1994). Pets in Your Garden [Reed Gardening Series]. Sydney: Reed / William Heinemann. 96 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, front cover corner lightly creased. A lifetime caring for animals has taught David Bucher that understanding animals eliminates many problems for pet owners. Includes chapters on pet hazards in the garden, getting on with neighbours, pets and wildlife - and selecting, accommodating and restraining your pet. ISBN/ASIN: 0730104575. Our Book No: 2538. $15 AUD.

12. Caesar, Max (1984). How the Sailor Rode the Brumby. Sydney: Collins. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, not jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. A traditional Australian ballad, here retold and illustrated by Max Caesar as a delightful children's picture story. A sailor decides to become a stockman. His first ride on a brumby horse is hilarious - which he compares to a ride on a boat. Published by William Collins. ISBN/ASIN: 000184315X. Our Book No: 13777. $20 AUD.

13. Carter, Paul (2006). Parrot [Animal series]. London: Reaktion Books. 213 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. A fascinating natural and cultural history of this bird. The book covers three broad areas. "Parrotics" - the historical, cultural and scientific classifications of parrots. "Parroternalia" - the association of parrots with different languages, ages, tastes and dreams of human society. "Parrotology" - the mimicry of parrots and what that can tell us about our own systems of communication. This unique natural and cultural history will interest parrot enthusiasts and specialists, as well as to a more general readership. The Australian author is an architecture academic, University of Melbourne. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 1861892373. Our Book No: 21851. $15 AUD.

14. Casey, R. (2005). Merino Murder (1st ed). Melbourne, Hartwell: Sid Harta Publishers. 456 pp. Paperback small thick trade, very good condition, faint marks top edge, top corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. This novel is set in an outback area of Australia, and deals with the death of Merino rams. A nearby agricultural research station is called in to look at the problem. A research worker thinks he has found the cause of the deaths, and puts himself at risk of becoming the next victim. A mystery to keep you on your toes. ISBN/ASIN: 192103095X. Our Book No: 27950. $18 AUD.

15. Chitty, Susan (2007). Anna Sewell: The Woman who Wrote Black Beauty. Gloucestershire: Tempus Publishing. 287 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white photos, small mark top edge, minor edgewear. Susan Chitty documents Anna Sewell's strict Quaker upbringing and typically Victorian relationship with her dominating mother. She wrote the children's novel "Black Beauty" in her fifties on her deathbed, and sold it outright for GBP20. She did not live to know its success. This biography chronicles her tragic life from the tragic accident that left her lame at the age of 14. All lovers of Black Beauty, and horses generally, will enjoy this book about one of the best known and loved authors. ISBN/ASIN: 9780752442822. Our Book No: 25050. $15 AUD.

16. Clabby, Brigadier J.; Sugden, General Sir Cecil S (foreword). (1963). The History of The Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1919 - 1961. London: J. A. Allen & Co. 244 pp. Hardback small quarto, glassine dustjacket, very good condition (in very good jacket), grey cloth boards (red lettering front & spine, gold insignia), black & white text-photos, few drawings, diagrams, indexes, appendixes, faint foxing top edge, tiny tear bottom edge jacket. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Brigadier J. Clabby writes the inspiring story of how animals have assisted the British military effort. In his foreword, Major General Sugden states this is more than a regimental history - it is a textbook on the care of animals in all parts of the world, ranging from horses, dogs and chickens to camels and bullocks. The first chapter cover the early history of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps from the genesis of the Army Veterinary Service in 1796 to its elevation to the status of a 'Royal' Corps in 1918. The locations covered are (before, during and after World War 2) are at home in Britain, and service in Europe, the Middle East and India / Burma. There is an extended chapter on war dogs. (An earlier companion book by Major-General Sir Frederick Smith covers 1796 to 1919 in detail.). ISBN/ASIN: B0000CLRS7. Our Book No: 41213. $55 AUD.

17. Clark, Colin W. (2006). The Worldwide Crisis in Fisheries: Economic Models and Human Behavior (1st p/b ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (CUP). 263 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, figures (graphs), tables, minor edgewear. Colin Clark demonstrates that new management methods, based on individual or community catch quotas and extensive marine reserves, are required to resolve the worldwide overfishing problem. The author, a Canadian mathematics professor, has used decision analysis and Bayesian inference to assess optimal risk management. This book will interest to environmental scientists, economists and fisheries managers, providing novel insights into the many well-known but poorly understood aspects of fisheries management. ISBN/ASIN: 0521549396. Our Book No: 23387. $25 AUD.

18. Cooper, Tea (2019). The Horse Thief. Sydney: HQ Fiction. 313 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. An Australian romance novel by Tea Cooper about a girl named India Kilhampton and her bid to save her family's horse stud. Determined to follow her dream of breeding a Melbourne Cup winner, she employs a horse breeder, and along the way has many adventures. By the author of The Naturalist's Daughter. ISBN/ASIN: 9781489278708. Our Book No: 40278. $18 AUD.

19. Cooper, Tea (2021). The Currency Lass: Sometime Running Away Leads You Right Back Where You Started (2nd Australian p/b ed). Sydney: Harlequin Mira, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises (Australia) Pty Ltd. 328 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. An Australian historical romance novel by Tea Cooper about a girl, Catherine Cottingham, who thought she would inherit her father's large property in the Hunter Valley. To save the property by paying back a bank loan, she is expected to marry the pompous and revolting Sydney businessman Henry W. Bartholomew. Catherine can inherit the property in her own name when she turns 21 in six months time, but will Henry wait until then? A chance encounter with a travelling circus and its fiery lead performer Sergey Petrov changes her mind and she escapes to the goldfields, but she finds herself involved in a far reaching web of fraud and forgery. The author states in her notes that the book is a jigsaw of fact and fiction. By the author of 'The Horse Thief' and 'The Cedar Cutter'. (Second Australian paperback edition stated. Originally published, 2017.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781867231479. Our Book No: 41197. $25 AUD.

20. Craw, Caroline (1990). The View from the Saddle: Horse Trekking on Banks Peninsula. Banks Peninsula, New Zealand: Caroline Craw / Overleigh Horse Treks. 90 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, inside front cover lightly toned, minor edgewear. Caroline Craw writes about her farm in the Banks Peninsula, near Christchurch, New Zealand, where she and her husband Murray run horse trekking adventures. The author tells some wonderful stories about the horses and the many animals that are part of this great family. The sketches and photos make this a very inspiring story. ISBN/ASIN: 0473010070. Our Book No: 22694. $20 AUD.

21. Cumming, Primrose (1967). Flying Horseman (Special Australian ed). London / Sydney: J. M. Dent & Sons / New Century Press. 191 pp. Paperback, good condition, yellow cloth covers, black & white drawings, page corners slightly creased, bottom covers little lifted, spine little bumpy (binding error), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, two pages creased, covers slightly marked, minor edgewear, rubber stamp last page & flyleaf. This is an English pony story for young adults (school reader), by Primrose Cumming. About a pony named Tiber and a boy named Morgan and the adventures he has with his horse. Our Book No: 29687. $10 AUD.

22. Cutlack, F. M. (1980). Breaker Morant: A Horseman who Made History, with a Selection of his Bush Ballads (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith / Paul Hamlyn. 176 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, frontispiece portrait, top corner tip rear cover creased, otherwise minor edgewear, price sticker first page. A biography by F. M. Cutlack of Breaker Morant, the Australian horseman and soldier executed by the British during the Boer War in South Africa. (Originally published, 1962.). ISBN/ASIN: 0725405376. Our Book No: 5656. $15 AUD.

23. Cuvier, Georges; Pietsch, Theodore W. (editor) (1995). Historical Portrait of the Progress of Ichthyology, from its Origins to Our Own Time (1st ed) [Foundations of Natural History]. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press (JHUP). 366 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), tables, figures (including frontispiece), top edge foxed, owner's sticker, protected by removable archival plastic sleeve. A classic French text, here in English translation, that traces the development of the science of the study of fishes (ichthyology). He also outlines a criteria for classification of fishes. (Taken from the first volume of his 22-volume Histoire Naturelle des Poissons.). ISBN/ASIN: 0801849144. Our Book No: 12953. $45 AUD.

24. Dahimene, Adelheid; Stollinger, Heide; Chidey, Catherine (translator); Todd, Penelope (editor) (2005). Donkeys (1st English ed). Wellington, NZ: Gecko Press. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a children’s picture story by Adelheid Dahlmene and Heide Stollinger of two donkeys who have loved each other for many years, but then they have a silly argument. They each go away to find someone new, but find the task impossible. The illustrations make this a beautiful book to be enjoyed by older children and adults alike. Winner of the 2003 White Raven award, Bologna International Book Fair. (Originally published 2002 in Austria.). ISBN/ASIN: 0958259801. Our Book No: 40088. $20 AUD.

25. Daley, Paul (2017). Beersheba: Travels Through a Forgotten Australian Victory (2nd (Centenary) ed). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 339 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, map, black & white photos, frontispiece drawing, bottom corner flyleaf creased, minor edgewear covers corner tips. Paul Daley documents the 4th Australian Light Horse Brigade that took part in 'last great cavalry charge' in October, 1917 against the Turks at Beersheba. The author travelled from Australia to Israel, from past to present, and from the battlefields to the archives, to write this remarkable story. Centenary edition (subtitle changed). ISBN/ASIN: 9780522871807. Our Book No: 41083. $30 AUD.

26. De Boos, Charles (2004). Me and My Horse Showing: How I Got Him, How I Kept Him, and All About Him: Being Sketches of Life on the Peel River Diggings [Small Tales of Early Australia]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 38 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card cover, bottom corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This historical novelette by Charles de Boos is a very funny story about a Victorian gold miner and the adventures he has with his horse. It is written using 19th century Australian slang and the colloquial language makes the book a fun-filled read. (Originally published, 1870s. No 8 in the series 'Small Tales of Early Australia' series from Mulini Press.). ISBN/ASIN: 0975178415. Our Book No: 29836. $30 AUD.

27. Disney, Walt (1978). COMIC: Donald Duck [Walt Disney Comic, no D254]. Sydney: Wogan Pty Ltd. 32 pp. Paperback octavo, good plus condition, colour cartoons, small edge tear front cover, tiny holes bottom edge some pages (not affecting text), edgewear. Australian edition. Cover design: Ducks marching. Three stories: A Bucket of Scones - The Mysterious Soap Bubbles - Moby Dock and Dimwitty: Undersea Swindle. Our Book No: 17296. $20 AUD.

28. Dunphy, Heather (2012). The Secret Language of Horses: The Body Language of Equine Bodies (Australian ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Crows Nest. 190 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, spine little faded, minor edgewear corners cover & few pages. The human-horse bond is 5000 years old. Describes horse breeds and types, riding disciplines, horse communication, grooming, and care. There is plenty of practical advice on everything from choosing your first horse and choosing appropriate tack, to maintaining a healthy horse and understanding their needs as they mature. Aims to help you to translate what you horse's actions 'say' and, in turn, how your horse interprets your behaviour. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742379043. Our Book No: 29450. $20 AUD.

29. Education, Department of; Morris, Katherine (illustrator) (1959). At the Farm. Sydney: Department of Education, New South Wales (NSW). 50 pp. Paperback wide trade, good condition, dark blue flexible cover (lightly marked), stapled pamphlet, colour drawings, cover edges little frayed, staples lightly rusted, minimal foxing, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, pages faintly toned, faint stain bottom edge, small edge tears, minor scuffing, pencil annotation few pages, rubber stamps. Children's reader for New South Wales (NSW) schools. Cover sketch: farm animals. Fay and Don visit a farm and meet the Brown family and all the farm animals. Word list at the rear. No mention of the Infants Reading Committee. (No date, but late 1950s, Trove.). Our Book No: 29114. $15 AUD.

30. Evans, Polly (2006). On a Hoof and a Prayer: Around Argentina at a Gallop. London: Bantam Books. 317 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. An amazing journey around Argentina by horse, vividly described. ISBN/ASIN: 9780553816792. Our Book No: 24765. $10 AUD.

31. Fenton, Peter (2015). Australia's Forgotten Heroes: The Southpaw, the Diva and the Diggers: A story of Forgotten Australian Heroes - Vic Patrick, Flight and World War II Diggers. Melbourne: Brolga Press. 314 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, bottom corner front cover little creased, bottom corner tip rear cover little scuffed, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication). This is the story of two of the most admired sports heros, dynamic southpaw boxer Vic Patrick and a thoroughbred equine diva named Flight. Each was very talented, each created history and each had a stark, remorseless courage which epitomised the war years. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925367102. Our Book No: 29526. $18 AUD.

32. Fox, Mem; Denton, Terry (illustrator) (2010). A Particular Cow (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Puffin Books / Penguin Books. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings (full-page), minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture story by Mem Fox about a cow who went for a walk. On her walk she had plenty of particular adventures until she returned home. This very special book with the large colourful drawings and simple text will appeal to all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143501343. Our Book No: 29261. $12 AUD.

33. Fraser, Bryce (1971). Sitting Duck: A True Story. London: MacGibbon & Kee. 192 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos, faint toning reverse side jacket (edge tears, minor edgewear, small chip top edge rear cover), faint foxing edges, endpapers lightly toned, bottom corners lightly bumped. Sitting Duck: A True Story, by Bryce Fraser (MacGibbon & Kee, 1971). The true story of Dora, a fresh-water duck who loves salt water, who won the heart of an Australian magazine writer who was allergic to duck feathers. This charming book, with over 50 photos and amusing text, will delight anyone who loved Born Free. ISBN/ASIN: 0261632264. Our Book No: 24425. $15 AUD.

34. Gallico, Paul; Linton, Anne (drawings); Norfield, Edgar (drawings) (1967). The Snow Goose and the Small Miracle (Reprint ed). London: Penguin Books. 78 pp. Paperback, very good condition, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, small crush mark top edge, minor edgewear, owner's written name, cover design differs from stock photo. Two classic stories for young adults by Paul Gallico. The first is a moving story of Dunkirk. A beautiful tale of a hunchbacked artist, a girl, a wounded bird and a courageous act at Dunkirk. The second is a delightful classic about a boy and his special donkey named Violetta. Violetta falls ill and the boy is permitted by the Pope to take his donkey into the church where the bones of St. Francis are interred. Beautifully written and hauntingly moving, these two stories - one a love story from the second World War, the other a contemporary fable - are endearing classics of the storyteller's art. ISBN/ASIN: 0140026819. Our Book No: 27500. $12 AUD.

35. Gallico, Paul; Lonette, Reisie (illustrator) (1961). Ludmila (A Legend of Liechtenstein). London: Michael Joseph. 44 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (some full-page), flap price-clipped jacket, bookshop sticker, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve (Raeco). First small hardback edition. A charming novella for young adults by Paul Gallico about a cow with great ambitions. She wishes to be the champion milk producer of the year, and lead the procession of herds down the mountainside in the age-old Liechtenstein harvest ceremony. ISBN/ASIN: B00159J998. Our Book No: 14529. $15 AUD.

36. Gleanings in Bee Culture, Editorial Staff; Rowe, H. G.; Root, John A. (introduction) (1976). Starting Right with Bees: A Beginner's Handbook on Beekeeping (18th ed). Medina, OH: A. I. Root Company. 96 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, black & white text-photos, front cover corner creased, minor edgewear, old price marks. This classic text on beekeeping is published by the Editorial Staff of the journal 'Gleanings in Bee Culture'. This is the 18th edition. First published in the 1920s. Our Book No: 6789. $12 AUD.

37. Gordon, Heather; Brennan, Moira (illustrator) (2014). Barossa Nanna and the Lonely Chook (1st p/b ed). Sydney, Edgecliff: Jane Curry Publishing. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, tiny bump base spine, minor edgewear. This very special children's story is about a lonely chook, and a lady called Barossa Nanna who lives in Nuriootpa, South Australia. Lonely Chook had two other hen friends, but they died. Barossa Nanna decided to get two new hens to make Lonely Chook happy. Sheila and Eva joined Lonely Chook who had a new name, Stella. The large colourful drawings and easy-to-read text will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922190970. Our Book No: 29032. $15 AUD.

38. Graham, Chris (2006). Choosing and Keeping Chickens (Reprint ed). London: Hamlyn / Practical Poultry Magazine. 208 pp. Paperback wide octavo (with flaps), very good condition, colour text-photos, corners covers & few pages little creased, edges lightly rubbed, tiny bump top spine, crease rear cover, minor edgewear. This book has information on over 50 of the most popular breeds. There are chapters on feeding, dealing with common ailments to breeding, and taking care of your chickens. ISBN/ASIN: 9780600614388. Our Book No: 29020. $20 AUD.

39. Greenaway, Kate; Thorpe, James (introduction) (1974). Mother Goose or the Old Nursery Rhymes (Facsimile ed). USA: Grant Dahlstrom / Castle Press. 28 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stiffened card covers, stapled (lightly rusted), colour drawings, minimal foxing, owner's written name title page. A small booklet of Kate Greenaway's wonderful children's illustrations and rhymes about Mother Goose which will delight children of any age. Originally published in London in 1881. A facsimile edition, dated 1974, reproduced from the copy in the Huntington Library. Illustrated by Kate Greenaway, and engraved and printed by Edmund Evans. Our Book No: 22280. $15 AUD.

40. Greive, Bradley Trevor (2007). Every Day is Christmas (Australian ed). Sydney, North Sydney: Random House Australia. 112 pp. Paperback small square, very good condition, black & white photos, top corner front cover little creased, minor edgewear. From front cover: "Living the holiday spirit throughout the year without damaging your liver or driving everyone crazy." A lot of tips from some very clever animals on how to deal (or not) with the up and downs of life. Bradley Trevor Grieve also wrote the bestselling 'The Blue Day Book'. Scarce Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741665253. Our Book No: 30640. $15 AUD.

41. Gruen, Sara (2006). Water for Elephants (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 331 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, pages lightly toned, corners front cover little creased, minor edgewear, sticker on cover. Bestselling novel, set in the backblocks of America in the 1930s, about a circus and a very special elephant named Rosie. This is a warm, funny novel full of energy and spirit. ISBN/ASIN: 1741149819. Our Book No: 30360. $18 AUD.

42. Gurr, Robin (1955). Red Pepper: The Story of an Australian Horse (Reprint ed). Sydney: Australasian Publishing Company. 86 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, flexible green cloth covers, black & white drawings, edges covers little frayed, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, spine ends little worn, pages lightly toned, possible library marks front endpapers (label removal), minor edgewear. This reader for young adults, written and illustrated by Robin Gurr, is about a pony named Red Pepper who grew into a fine race horse. In his later years he was owned by a girl who loved horses, and he found a new friend in a Dalmatian dog, but he had many adventures on his way to a better future. A wonderful story inspired by "Triple Glass". Our Book No: 29119. $20 AUD.

43. Hadlington, Phillip; Beck, Louise (illustrator) (1992). Termites and Other Common Timber Pests (Reprint, corrected ed). Sydney, Kensington: New South Wales University Press. 126 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, minimal faint foxing front flyleaf, minor edgewear. Phillip Hadlington, an Australian entomologist, provides the first available comprehensive book that explains the habits of termites, the various species, and acceptable control methods. ISBN/ASIN: 0868402109. Our Book No: 12128. $20 AUD.

44. Hadlington, Phillip; Marsden, Christine (1998). Termites and Borers: A Homeowner's Guide to Detection and Control. Sydney: Kensington: University of New South Wales Press. 53 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled, colour text-photos (some full-page), faint foxing flyleaf & title page, light foxing top edge, minor edgewear. An easy-to-use guide with over 100 colour photos. As well as termite detection advice, it shows various methods of eradicating termites and protecting against their return. (No date, but 1998, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868406007. Our Book No: 28497. $15 AUD.

45. Harris, Jana (2011). Horses Never Lie about Love: A True Story (Reprint ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan Australia. 279 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, bottom corner tip rear cover scuffed, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. The story of a remarkable horse who changed the world around her. The author met True Colors, and the way this beautiful mare took care of her foal stayed with her. But when True Colors was delivered to her ranch three months later, she was terrified of people, head-shy from the infected sores on her face, and saw demons in everything. The author relates how her horse helped her to change the lives of everyone she met, animal and human. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742610856. Our Book No: 30593. $18 AUD.

46. Havers, Elinore (1970). Ponies Across the River [Crown Pony Series]. London: Lutterworth Press. 127 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good plus condition (in good plus dustjacket), green boards, colour frontispiece, minor foxing edges & few pages, few page corners creased, minor edgewear jacket (some edge tears, slight loss spine ends & corners). A novel for young adults about two girls named Vicky and Cathy and their ponies Tomboy and True Blue. Together they solve the mystery of the field full of ponies who disappeared after a few days, then are replaced by other ponies a few days later. Full of excitement, adventure and suspense, and will delight pony lovers of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 071881701X. Our Book No: 27680. $10 AUD.

47. Heinzen, Thomas E.; Lilienfeld, Scott O.; Nolan, Susan A. (2015). The Horse that Won't Go Away: Clever Hans, Facilitated Communication, and the Need for Clear Thinking (1st ed). New York: Worth Publishers. 136 pp. Paperback square trade, very good condition, tables, black & white & colour photos, single sepia (brown-tinted) photo, rear cover & fore-edge last few pages lightly creased, minor edgewear. In 1904, the world is swept by the curious story of a German horse who could do arithmetical calculations by tapping his hoof. Pfungst, a psychology student, investigated and found Hans was responding to subtle cues from his owner. This book spans centuries and continents to discuss the scientists whose daring methods revealed the truth about Clever Hans, and the similar phenomenon of the modern fad (pseudoscience) of facilitated communication. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 9781464145742. Our Book No: 29947. $32 AUD.

48. Hill, Anthony (2005). Animal Heroes: Thrilling True Stories of Animals who have Worked and Played Alongside Australia's Fighting Forces (Reprint ed). Melbourne: Penguin Books. 231 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, illustrated inside front & rear covers, black & white text-photos, colour photos, minor edgewear, crease front cover, small mark top edge. Twenty-one stories about the forgotten heroes of war: animals who have served beside Australian forces. The author has done his own meticulous research to put together the stories in this very special book which will appeal to all ages. Horrie's pawprints inside covers ! ISBN/ASIN: 9780143003809. Our Book No: 27230. $15 AUD.

49. Hobson, Jeremy; Lewis, Celia (2012). Keeping Chickens: Getting the Best from Your Chickens (Reprint ed). Blue Ash, OH: David & Charles. 174 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour photos (few full-page), tiny scuff spine ends, small crush top edge rear cover, minor edgewear corners & spine ends. This book discusses the care of chickens. Covers egg-laying to ease of keeping for over 70 different breeds, setting up and maintaining a healthy hen house, keeping the chickens warm - and dry and safe from predators. There is practical advice on hygiene, disease and healthcare. Learn about broody birds and egg incubation, and rear a new generation of chicks to brighten any garden. ISBN/ASIN: 9780715336250. Our Book No: 29591. $18 AUD.

50. Holderread, Dave; Sears, Elayne (drawings) (2001). Storey's Guide to Raising Ducks: Breeds, Care, Health (Reprint ed) [Storey's Guide to Raising Series]. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. 316 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings & text-photos, bottom corner tip title page creased, tiny mark fore-edge, minor edgewear corners. Dave Holderread provides a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide through every step of owning ducks. An essential source for any duck breeder, it provides information on individual breeds, feeding and housing, maximizing egg production, breeding for colour varieties, showing prize-winning ducks, health care and disease prevention. ISBN/ASIN: 158017258X. Our Book No: 27143. $15 AUD.

51. Holmes a Court, Ethnee; Tansley, Tangea (with) (2003). Heytesbury Stud: An Affair of the Heart. Sydney, Smithfield: Gary Allen. 205 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, sepia & colour & black & white photos, spine little creased, edges minimally foxed, minor edgewear. Ethnee Holmes a Court provides a compelling and very personal account of family life at the Holmes a Court stud, as well as the work that goes in to creating successful horses from scratch, and the many successes and heartbreaks along the way. ISBN/ASIN: 1877082317. Our Book No: 26364. $18 AUD.

52. Horsley, Pea (2010). Heart to Heart: Incredible and Heartwarming Stories From the Woman Who Talks With Animals (1st ed). London: Harper Element. 284 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is the story of Pea Horsley, a professional animal communicator who tracks lost animals, helps troubled pets and explains how to understand your pet. The author describes the fascinating characters she meets through her inspirational work with cats, dogs and other animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007326600. Our Book No: 28980. $15 AUD.

53. Hotaling, Ed (2005). Wink: The Incredible Life and Epic Journey of Jimmy Winkfield (1st ed). New York: McGraw Hill. 336 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, top corner covers bumped, minor edgewear jacket (top corners creased). This book tells the story of Jimmy's rise from humble beginnings as a shoeshine boy in Lexington, Kentucky, to the top of turn-of-the-century American racing. ISBN/ASIN: 0071418628. Our Book No: 25000. $20 AUD.

54. Humphries, Allan (editor) (1983). Hobby Farming: The First Steps (Reprint ed). Sydney: ABC Books / Australian Broadcasting Commission. 103 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, fore-edge front cover & few pages little creased, minor edgewear. This book, edited by Allan Humphries, is based on the ABC Radio series. There are a lot of good ideas for anyone interested in hobby farming. ISBN/ASIN: 0642973830. Our Book No: 25154. $20 AUD.

55. Jack, Felicity (2000). Faithful Friends: A History of Animal Welfare in North Melbourne [Annals of Hotham, Volume 2]. Melbourne: Hotham History Project. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, many black & white text-photos, minimal creasing covers. The history of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and the Lost Dog's Home, North Melbourne. The dedication and generosity of many people who have devoted their time, money and expertise to welfare of animals is a central part of this important book. ISBN/ASIN: 0958611114. Our Book No: 20270. $15 AUD.

56. Jenkins, Steve; Walter, Derek; Crane, Caprice (with) (2016). Esther the Wonder Pig: Changing the World One Heart at a Time (Australian ed). Melbourne: Affirm Press. 212 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, colour photos, top spine lightly bumped, top corner front cover slightly creased, minor edgewear. This is a funny, inspiring story about a very special pig named Esther. Esther came to live with the Canadian author and his partner. Esther started being a 'micro' piglet but soon grew into a huge 270 kilogram loveable adult pig who completely changed their lives. In time, they bought a farm and named it the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, where they could care for Esther and other animals in need. They have become two of the world's most successful and beloved animal rights activists - alongside Esther, a social media star with many fans around the world. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925344950. Our Book No: 30545. $18 AUD.

57. Keene, Carolyn (2003). The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Reprint ed) [Nancy Drew Mystery Stories]. New York: Grosset & Dunlap. 175 pp. Hardback small octavo, pictorial cover, very good condition, few full-page black & white drawings, frontispiece, bottom corner rear cover & spine ends little bumped. This Nancy Drew mystery is set on a ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. Nancy and her friends Bess and George are going there for a holiday, but as usual they become involved in a baffling mystery involving the haunting of the ranch by a phantom horse. Can they solve this one before someone is hurt? ISBN/ASIN: 044809505X. Our Book No: 29093. $15 AUD.

58. Kennedy, Malcolm J. (2005). Hauling the Loads: A History of Australia's Working Horses and Bullocks (New ed). Rockhampton: Central Queensland University Press (CQUP). 222 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white photos, minimal edgewear. With exemplary and painstaking research, Malcolm Kennedy describes part of Australian history that is now lost. The previously unrecognized efforts of bullocks and horses, carrying people and goods across an alien continent, made Australia's foundation possible. They should not be forgotten. ISBN/ASIN: 1876780630. Our Book No: 17025. $30 AUD.

59. Kilarski, Barbara (2003). Keeping Chickens! Tending Small Flocks in Cities, Suburbs, and Other Small Spaces (Reprint ed). North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing. 150 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, colour photos, minor edgewear. The author gives the detailed information that will assist you to keep chickens. There are simple instructions on feeding and caring for chickens, the breeds that are happy in small spaces, lists of the equipment that is needed, coop design, how to collect eggs, and how to keep chickens in the city and keep within the council guidelines, and most important how to keep chickens healthy and happy. ISBN/ASIN: 1580174914. Our Book No: 30274. $15 AUD.

60. Kugler, George (2007). The Lipizzaners Spanish Riding School: A Guide for Visitors of the Spanish Riding School and the Lipizzan Museum. [Vienna]: Pichler Verlag. 64 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour & black & white text-photos (mostly full-page), corner tips covers slightly scuffed, small scratch fore-edge rear cover, minor edgewear. This new guide takes a look at the history, breeding, education and particularities of the Lipizzans with a technical view, and also a guide to the first encounter with these wonderful horses. Includes a comprehensive guide to the Spanish Riding School and the Lipizzan Museum. The photos and illustrations are just amazing. (Estimated date, 2007, but variant titles.). ISBN/ASIN: 9783854314158. Our Book No: 30554. $25 AUD.

61. Lawrenson, Diana; Huxley, Dee (illustrator) (2011). Paraphernalia's Present (Reprint ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corner tips. A charming children's picture story by Diana Lawrenson about a hen called Paraphernalia and her owner Dottie. Suggested reading age is primary school. The bright life-like illustrations by Dee Huxley help to bring the story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733328480. Our Book No: 28977. $16 AUD.

62. Layden, Joe (2013). The Ghost Horse: A True Story of Love, Death, and Redemption. Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 243 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, few light creases covers, minor edgewear corners. This is a magical story of how a broken horse and a broken man heal each other. This inspiring American true story is about a one-eyed, clubfooted thoroughbred racehorse and a journeyman trainer, Tim Snyder, who scraped together every penny he had to purchase the broken and unwanted filly. He helped the horse to get over its health problems, and named her in part after his deceased wife, Lisa, the great and only love of his life - a bright and sweet-tempered woman whose gentle demeanour seemed eerily reflected in the horse. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742613178. Our Book No: 27852. $15 AUD.

63. le Gouvello, Alienor; (translator), de Saint Phalle; Vinton, Cat (photographer) (2021). Wild at Heart: One Woman, Three Wild Horses and 5330 Km through the Australian Bush. Melbourne, South Melbourne: Affirm Press. 239 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour (few black & white) photos, map, minor edgewear. This memoir follows French-born Alienor le Gouvello and her horses on an extraordinary journey stretching 5330 Km from Healesville in Victoria to Cooktown in tropical Far North Queensland. Alienor travelled across some of Australia's most spectacular terrain, battling isolation and the elements. She build a profound bond with her tamed brumbies named Roxanne, Cooper and River. Her dog Fox also came with them. The beautiful photos make this Australian story of amazing beauty and indomitable spirit very lifelike. (Translated from the French language.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781922419200. Our Book No: 40955. $24 AUD.

64. Lester, Alison (2012). The Quicksand Pony. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 154 pp. Paperback, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A gripping adventure for young adults, set in the Australian bush the author knows so well. In her search for her pony Bella, Biddy unravels a long ago mystery. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742378008. Our Book No: 25809. $10 AUD.

65. Linde, Gunnel; Kennedy, Richard (illustrator); Parker, Anne (translation) (1969). A Pony in the Luggage (Special Australian ed). London / Melbourne: J. M. Dent & Sons / Georgian House. 139 pp. Paperback, very good condition, illustrated flexible covers, cloth spine, black & white drawings, pages faintly toned, white rear cover little marked, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. This charming story for young adults (used as a school reader) is about a girl named Anneli and her brother Nicklas who win a horse at the zoo. Their adventures with Danny the small horse make this a great book for older children. The illustrations help to tell the story. (First published in Sweden by Albert Bonniers, Stockholm, under the title "Med Lill-Klas i Kappsacken".). Our Book No: 29103. $20 AUD.

66. Lunney, Bob (1998). Fifteen Hundred Down the Murranji (Reprint ed). Adelaide: Crawford House. 200 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, crease fore-edge front cover, light crease cover near spine, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Bob Lunney provides a well-told tale of a true-life adventure full of drama, conflict, danger, humour and pathos. He begins his story in 1956, when he was 17 years old, and joined a droving team on one of the last epic long-distance cattle drives in Australia, when road-trains were beginning to make such treks obsolete. The story is drawn from notes scribbled in an old exercise book during the trip. ISBN/ASIN: 1863331417. Our Book No: 28297. $20 AUD.

67. Magazine, Organic Gardener; Miller, Jerssamy (introduction) (2018). The Contented Bee: Inspiration and Practical Tips to Keep Your Backyard Bees Happy, Healthy and Productive (Reprint ed). Sydney: ABC Books / HarperCollins. 303 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (many full-page), top corner front cover creased, bottom edge front cover minimally bumped, minor edgewear. This lively guide features inspirational stories and photos from many enthusiasts across Australia who decided to keep bees, city and rural. There are practical chapters by a range of experts showing you how to start, caring for your bees, harvesting honey and wax (with recipes), troubleshooting, what to plant to give the hard working bees some food, and information on the popular option of keeping native stingless bees. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733339387. Our Book No: 30332. $28 AUD.

68. Manbulloo, Karen; Angelo, Denise (illustrator); Haysom, Julie (illustrator); Binjari, Buk Mob (illustrator) (2019). Molly the Pig (Moli det Bigibigi) (Reprint ed). Sydney: Indigenous Literacy Foundation. 23 pp. Paperback oblong, very good plus condition, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. Australian children's picture book about a pig named Molly who was found in the bush by Karen’s brother (location: Katherine, Northern Territory). This is a true story from Karen Manbulloo. Molly loves eating weetbix and soon grows into a large pig who scares away the dogs that used to chase her when she was tiny. This is a beautiful positive Indigenous story that will make children and adults happy to read it. (Written in Kriol and English. Originally published 2017, and later reprinted in 2019 for the Australian Reading Hour.) This is the 2019 edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780648155430. Our Book No: 40371. $20 AUD.

69. Marshall, Paul (1988). Raparapa: Stories from the Fitzroy River Drovers. Broome: Magabala Books. 288 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white photos, maps, single-colour illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket (faint foxing reverse side), minor edgewear cover edges, light foxing some pages, some foxing inside covers. Full title: 'Raparapa: Stories from the Fitzroy River Drovers'. The nine Aboriginal men who have contributed to this book come from different language tribes and different parts of the Fitzroy / West Kimberley region in far north Western Australia, but share a common background. They speak for whole generations of Aboriginal drovers who have endured injustices. Paul Marshall agreed to edit this book after a suggestion by John Watson in 1985. The nine men all had the final say on the content of his story. This book is an important contribution to Aboriginal culture. Note: The Aboriginal words used in this book are from several different languages. When the established English spelling is known, this has been used. All other words are spelt using the South Kimberley Language Orthography by Joyce Hudson and William McGregor. ISBN/ASIN: 0731633288. Our Book No: 41312. $25 AUD.

70. Mather, Jill (2012). Forgotten Heroes: The Australian Waler Horse: Lest We Forget (2nd revised ed). [Ourimbah, N.S.W.]: Jill Maher / Bookbound Publishing. 145 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. In her self-published book, Jill Mather documents the famous Australian Waler horses that were a domestic horse that became a war horse without equal. The Boer War and World War 1 (WW1) saw thousands shipped overseas (to South Africa, Middle East and France). This book tracks its worldwide reputation as a fine working horse. Current heritage horse owners tell their stories in this fascinating book. (Originally published, 2007. Here revised.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780980352733. Our Book No: 40477. $40 AUD.

71. Mather, Jill (2012 ). War Horses: Hoof Prints in Time: Amazing True Stories of Heroic Australian Walers and New Zealand Horses 1914 - 1918 (1st ed). [Ourimbah, N.S.W.]: Jill Maher / Bookbound Publishing. 109 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, glossy paper, minor edgewear. In this self-published book, Jill Mather records the role animals played in environments which were completely alien to them. This special book commemorates the role our Australian and New Zealand horses played in World War 1, which saw eight million animals perish in the bloodiest of battles. It also preserves this collection of stories to be re-told almost 100 years later. The author presents the deeds of both unknown and well-known Waler horses, donkeys, mules - and also dogs. (A sequel to her previous book 'Forgotten Heroes: The Australian Waler Horse’.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780980352740. Our Book No: 40478. $40 AUD.

72. Mattingley, Christobel; Mullins, Patricia (1984). The Magic Saddle (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Hodder Headline. 16 pp. Paperback quarto, stiffened cover, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. Shortlisted for the Children's Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year award. This is a delightful story about a boy named Jonni wanting a rocking horse. The bright colourful illustrations will enchant any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0340364211. Our Book No: 28339. $10 AUD.

73. McCallum, Fiona (2016). Paycheque: Sometimes You Have to Lose Everything to Find Yourself (Reprint ed). Sydney, Chatswood: Harlequin Mira Books. 368 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. This Australian rural romance is set in the rugged beauty of the Adelaide Hills and is centred around horses. By the writer of "Nowhere Else" and The Button Jar Series. (Not for resale on rear cover, but we purchased our copy secondhand.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781760373603. Our Book No: 28818. $15 AUD.

74. McEvoy, John (editor) (2003). The Seabiscuit Story: From the Pages of the Nation's Most Prominent Racing Magazine. Lexington, KY: Eclipse Press. 165 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. The amazing story of how a small American racehorse in 1938 captured the rapt attention of the American public, more so than even the rise of Hitler. ISBN/ASIN: 158150098X. Our Book No: 11784. $15 AUD.

75. McFarlane, Annette; McFarlane, Grant (1996). Pig Keeping on a Small Scale. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 72 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, tables, minor edgewear, old price marks. Two pig breeders from Samsonvale, Queensland, Annette and Grant McFarlane, detail their own experiences of pig breeding, and the trial and error process that they hope this book will eliminate. They cover purchasing, feeding, watering, housing, fencing, breeding, growth and development, handling and health issues. They have successfully exported the rare Tamworth pig breed back to England. ISBN/ASIN: 0864177909. Our Book No: 13384. $20 AUD.

76. Melson, Gail F. (2001). Why the Wild Things Are: Animals in the Lives of Children (1st ed). Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. 236 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear, faint remainder stripe. Gail Melson discusses the importance of animals in children's lives. She shows how animals enrich the lives and learning abilities of children. Whether they see themselves as King of the Wild Things or protector of Toto, children live in a world filled with animals, both real and imaginary, from Black Beauty to Barney. A very special book for all animal and pet lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 0674017528. Our Book No: 20805. $25 AUD.

77. Mitchell, Elyne (1995). A Brumby Story: Dancing Brumby (Bluegum, reprint ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. 157 pp. Paperback mass market, very good condition, top corner tip little creased covers, pages lightly toned as usual, spine lettering little faded, minor edgewear. (A Brumby Story: Dancing Brumby, by Elyne Mitchell, Bluegum / Angus & Robertson, 1995.) A novel for young adults by Elyne Mitchell about Australia's wild horses. The story of a little blue roan foal with the strange misshapen legs, but who dances like an angel. Dandaloo fears for her little foal's safety, and with others, leads him up into the highest mountains. ISBN/ASIN: 020718917X. Our Book No: 10381A. $12 AUD.

78. Mitchell, Elyne; Power, Margaret (illustrator) (2003). The Silver Brumby [and] Wild Echoes Ringing (Recent reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollins. 263 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, small black & white drawings (vignettes), top spine little creased, minor edgewear. A novel for young adults about Australia's wild horses. This is a modern edition of the first book in the popular Silver Brumby series. Includes the last story written by Elyne Mitchell: Wild Echoes Ringing. ISBN/ASIN: 0207198624. Our Book No: 26949. $12 AUD.

79. Mitchell, Elyne (2005). A Brumby Story: Dancing Brumby (1st Bluegum ed). Sydney: Bluegum / Angus & Robertson. 157 pp. Paperback mass market, very good condition, pages lightly toned as usual, spine lettering little faded, minor edgewear. (A Brumby Story: Dancing Brumby, by Elyne Mitchell, Bluegum / Angus & Robertson, 1995. 1st Bluegum printing.) A novel for young adults by Elyne Mitchell about Australia's wild horses. The story of a little blue roan foal with the strange misshapen legs, but who dances like an angel. Dandaloo fears for her little foal's safety, and with others, leads him up into the highest mountains. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 020718917X. Our Book No: 10381. $20 AUD.

80. Mitchell, Gregory; Gallagher, Michael (illustrator) (1981). The Bush Horseman: The Horsemanship of the Australian Outback (1st ed). Sydney: A. H. & A. W. Reed. 80 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, base spine lightly rubbed, faint foxing reverse side jacket (small closed tear), faint foxing top edge, sticker mark rear pastedown. This book by Gregory Mitchell re-introduces the real Australian bush horseman. The book covers the history, horsemanship, saddles and other special equipment, his horses, his achievements, his tricks, his working techniques, and above all a preservation of his memory. Illustrated by Michael Gallagher. ISBN/ASIN: 0589502751. Our Book No: 25688. $20 AUD.

81. Moody, Peter; Marshallsea, Trevor (with) (2017). A Long Way From Wyandra: My Story - from the Bush to Black Caviar (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 395 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This is the autobiography of a boy from the bush who worked his way from outback Queensland to Royal Ascot. A friend's introduction got him a stablehand's job for Tommy Smith in Sydney, and his life changed forever. The wider public know him best for the phenomenal racehorse Black Caviar. His account of her career is unique. Peter's autobiography is a fascinating and authentic insight into one of the largest characters in Australian sport. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760295202. Our Book No: 40303. $25 AUD.

82. Moreton, Robert (1877). On Horse-breaking (1st ed). London: Longmans, Green and Co. 137 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, good condition, embossed gilt vignette, gilt title spine, dark green cloth cover, brown endpapers, pages lightly toned, foxing endpapers, spine ends chipped, corners covers lightly bumped, inner hinge split few places (all pages firm), rough-cut edges, uncut rear page, few marks on few pages, some edgewear. First edition. Robert Moreton has written this fascinating book to help agriculturists and horse owners break in their horses. The preface points out some of the errors in horse-breaking which have been blindly followed from generation to generation. (Has a 28-page Longmans catalogue of books at the rear.). Our Book No: 40020. $80 AUD.

83. Morpurgo, Michael (2007). War Horse. New York: Scholastic Press. 165 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear jacket (jacket little marked). Novel for young adults about a very special farm horse named Joey and his owner Albert. Joey went to WW1, and had many adventures before he and his owner, a young man by the name of Albert, found each other and returned to farm life in Britain. ISBN/ASIN: 9780439796637. Our Book No: 28354. $14 AUD.

84. Nicholas, Soraya (2016). Starlight Stables: Pony Detectives (1st ed) [Starlight Stables]. Melbourne: Penguin / Random House Australia. 180 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, small crease & tiny tear bottom edge single page. This is the first book in a new series for young adults about the friendship and adventures of three horse-loving girls. Some horses go missing and it is up to the girls to try and find who has stolen them. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143308614. Our Book No: 29200. $10 AUD.

85. Nister, Ernest (1979). Revolving Pictures: A Reproduction from an Antique Book (Reprint ed). New York & London: William Collins Sons & Co. 12 pp. Hardback square quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, full-page colour drawings (with revolving tabs), small black & white drawings, corners covers lightly bumped. A charming children's revolving pictures story about animals sure to delight children of all ages. Move the tab and the pictures change! The original Revolving Pictures book was published in 1892 by Ernest Nister of London. This reproduction features the unique changing pictures, the delicate illustrations and the delightful verses from the original book. All six pictures have their ribbon tabs in place which is unusual for this style of book. ISBN/ASIN: 0001956477. Our Book No: 22942. $20 AUD.

86. Normile, Jo Anne; Lindner, Lawrence; Richards, Susan (introduction) (2015). Saving Baby: How One Woman's Love for a Racehorse Led to Her Redemption (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 313 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, crease top corner few pages (possible former bookmark clip), minor edgewear. A beautiful story by Jo Anne Normile about her special relationship with the horses that she has worked with, in particular a horse named Baby. After an accident on a poorly maintained track, she went on to found the most successful horse rescue in the United States. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743535479. Our Book No: 30199. $15 AUD.

87. O'Reilly, Bernard; Cameron-Smith, Barbara (illustrator) (1996). Folly. Sydney: Envirobook. 47 pp. Paperback trade, laminated card covers, as new condition, black & white drawings (many full-page), minor edgewear. A delightful and humorous story for young adults about a young foal's introduction to its world on a farm in the Australian bush. Not previously published, the story was originally written by Bernard O'Reilly from the battlefields of North Africa during WW2, in episodes to his young daughter Thelma at home in Australia. Barbara Cameron-Smith's wonderful illustrations capture Folly's personality and reactions to the creatures she meets. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0858811464. Our Book No: 20889A. $15 AUD.

88. Oldfield, Jenny (2008). Wild Horses (Reprint ed) [The Horses of Half Moon Ranch]. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. 153 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. This is a story for young adults by English writer Jenny Oldfield about a girl named Kirstie who lives for horses. While leading a horse trek through Miner's Ridge there is a sudden storm which causes a landslide, trapping her alone in Dead Man's Canyon with a herd of wild horses. Can she save the injured stallion and find a way out of the canyon? A great story for horse lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 9781402213274. Our Book No: 28068. $10 AUD.

89. Owen, Bryn (1990). Owen Roscomyl and the Welsh Horse. Caernarfon, Wales: Palace Books. 72 pp. Paperback large wide trade, good plus condition, black & white photos, small stain fore-edge last few pages & inside rear cover, minor edgewear, owner's written initials & date. A brief biography, by Bryn Owen, of Lt. Colonel Arthur Owen Vaughan (pseudonym Owen Roscomyl), Welsh nationalist and adventurer, together with a short history of the Regiment which was his brainchild, and which rendered such distinguished service in the Great War of 1914-1918 (WW1). He was cowboy, gold miner, hunter, soldier, novelist, historian, playwright, and manager of the Welsh National Drama Company. The story of this remarkable Welshman (now largely forgotten), and how he raised, almost single-handed, the Regiment of Welsh Horse Yeomanry at the beginning of WW1. Our Book No: 23023. $10 AUD.

90. Page, Michael; Ingpen, Robert (illustrator) (1984). The Great Bullocky Race (1st ed). Melbourne: Hill of Content. 55 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, black & white drawings, spine lightly faded, light foxing bottom edge last few pages. This children's picture story by Michael Page is about Donald MacDonald and his daughter Alice the girl bullocky, and Foxy Murphy and his son Young Wally, who had a bullock race between Swan Hill on the River Murray and the seaport of Robe in South Australia. The story of their adventures as they and their bullock teams contested the longest bullock race ever run in Australia. Illustrated by Robert Ingpen. ISBN/ASIN: 0855721391. Our Book No: 27824. $15 AUD.

91. Paterson, A. M. (1906). The Colonial Horse Doctor (Reissue ed). Dunedin & Invercargill, NZ / Melbourne: James Hunter , Otago Daily Times / E. W. Cole. 100 pp. Hardback small, no jacket, good condition, dark grey cloth cover (small mark rear cover), pages lightly toned, endpapers toned, spine rubbed along edges (ends chipped), some edgewear corners, minor pencil annotation. This fascinating little book has been written to assist the farmer in maintaining his horses in a state of health and usefulness, and to give practical guidance in emergency cases. The author is A. M. Paterson, the late veterinarian and lecturer to the Farmers Union of Southland, New Zealand. Australian edition. (Publisher on title page is Otago Daily News. Publisher on front cover is E. W. Cole, stated as Principal Bibliopole to the Commonwealth of Australia. Plus 12-pages of New Zealand advertisers at rear.). Our Book No: 40022. $50 AUD.

92. Perry, Nick (2017). Peaks and Troughs: In at the Deep End, High in the Hills (1st p/b ed). Edinburgh: Polygon Press. 317 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, edges & pages faintly toned. The life of two country boys at heart. Jack, brother Nick, and his family set off from swinging London to fulfil their dream of living off the land. They know nothing of farming or what battles lie ahead with the weather and suspicious neighbours, or what it takes to survive in the unforgiving Welsh Hills. This is an unforgettable adventure shared with prize boar Rattlecrow King David the 57th. ISBN/ASIN: 9781846973833. Our Book No: 40897. $18 AUD.

93. Petersen, Gwen (2009). Everything I Know About Life I Learned from My Horse (1st ed). Minneapolis: Voyageur Press. 224 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, minor edgewear jacket. The American author relates some hilarious tales that every horse lover and horse rider will like. ISBN/ASIN: 9780760336908. Our Book No: 27129. $10 AUD.

94. Pfungst, Oskar; Rosenthal, Robert (editor) (1965). Clever Hans: The Horse of Mr von Osten [Henry Holt Editions in Psychology]. New York: Holt, Rinehart Winston. 274 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black & white photo frontispiece, minimal cancelled EX-LIBRARY (rubber stamp title page, card pocket rear pastedown), edges & rear endpapers lightly foxed, minor edgewear, owner's written name title page. The curious story of a German horse who could do arithmetical calculations by tapping his hoof. Oskar Pfungst, a psychology student, investigated and found Hans was responding to subtle cues from his owner. A classic book about the power of the scientific method in investigating strange phenomena and human cognitive bias. This new edition by publisher Holt, Rinehart Winston is edited by American psychologist Robert Rosenthal. ISBN/ASIN: B002O5W4XK. Our Book No: 13278. $20 AUD.

95. Photo, Globe (1983). POSTCARD: Cat and Horse [No FPC.199]. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Flashcards, Inc. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white photo one side, some light toning, no written text on rear side, corner tips little creased, minor edgewear. This beautiful grey & white kitten is very life-like. The horse seems quite happy to have the company. A very special card to bring a smile to any face. (Estimated date.). Our Book No: 40187. $10 AUD.

96. Pierson, Melissa Holbrook (2001). Dark Horses and Black Beauties: Animals, Women, a Passion. London: Granta Books. 254 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), decorative black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. In a phenomenon too prevalent to be mere chance, little girls all over the Western world woke one day to find themselves completely taken over by the love of all things equine. The author, Melissa Holbrook Pierson, was one of those horse-crazy girls who later returned to riding with a new appreciation for the nature of horses. Melding memoir, sociology, history, anecdote, and a bit of prose poetry, this book delves beneath the shallow hypotheses explaining women's connection to horses to look at how this communication with another animal opens us up to a new apprehension of the larger 'natural' world. ISBN/ASIN: 1862074224. Our Book No: 14940. $12 AUD.

97. Potts, H. W. (1910). Pigs and Their Management (1st ed). Sydney: Department of Agriculture New South Wales / William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer. 182 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, good condition, grey cloth covers, black & white drawings & photos, figures, rear cloth cover little flecked & soiled, endpapers toned, pages lightly toned, light foxing some pages & edges, spine faded, cover corners & spine ends little worn & bumped, tiny tears top spine at cover joins, owner's written name & date. This charming old and well-loved book by H. W. Potts. is all about pig farming. There are many photos and plans on how to set up the sties to keep the pigs happy. With chapters on Construction of Sties by A. Brooks, and Diseases of the Pig by the Veterinary Officers of the Stock Branch, Department of Agriculture. First edition. This is a great addition to any rural book collection. Our Book No: 28156. $45 AUD.

98. Potts, H. W. (1917). Pigs and Their Management (2nd ed). Sydney: Department of Agriculture New South Wales / William Applegate Gullick, Government Printer. 192 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, fair condition (reading copy), original pictorial papered boards, black & white drawings & photos, figures, front free endpaper REMOVED, boards marked with light staining endpapers toned & lightly foxed, spine lettering little faded, pages lightly toned (light foxing some pages), fore-edge flecked, cover corners & spine ends worn small tear fore-edge two pages, slight loss fore-edge one page, newspaper clipping laid down front pastedown, minor pencil annotation. Second edition (1917). This charming well-loved book by H. W. Potts is all about pig farming. There are many photos and plans on how to set up the sties to keep the pigs happy. With chapters on Construction of Sties by A. Brooks, and Diseases of the Pig by the Veterinary Officers of the Stock Branch, Department of Agriculture. (Laid down on front pastedown: Breeders table.). Our Book No: 29013. $30 AUD.

99. Press-McKenzie, Carolyn (2015). Animal Magic: My Journey to Save Thousands of Animals. Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 247 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This book is the inspiring story of the author's work with animals. HUHA (Helping You Help Animals) is a thriving network that rehabilitates and rehomes domestic and farm animals and wildlife all over the country. It is New Zealand's leading no-kill shelter. ISBN/ASIN: 9781877505485. Our Book No: 28637. $16 AUD.

100. Pullein-Thompson, Christine; Rowe, Eric (drawings) (1997). Phantom Horse Goes to Scotland (Reprint ed) [Phantom Horse Series, no 5]. London: Award Publications. 162 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings. Young adults fiction. An air of mystery hangs over the idyllic Scottish island where Jean takes Phantom with her on holiday. Why have most of the inhabitants left, and the horses secretly flown to the tiny landing strip? Jean and Phantom discover the answer and once again find themselves plunged into a difficult and dangerous adventure. ISBN/ASIN: 0861638484. Our Book No: 25073. $10 AUD.

101. Pullein-Thompson, Christine; Rowe, Eric (drawings) (1997). Phantom Horse Comes Home (Reprint ed) [Phantom Horse Series, no 2]. London: Award Publications. 164 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings. Young adults fiction. Jean learns that her family is returning to England from America, What will become of Phantom the wild palomino horse she has captured and tamed? How will he settle into a new country? ISBN/ASIN: 0861638441. Our Book No: 25211. $10 AUD.

102. Putland, Helen (1998). Duck Keeping for Beginners. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 46 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, drawings, colour photos, few page corner tips creased (bookmarks), minor edgewear & marking. A quirky little fun but practical book about all aspects of keeping ducks for pleasure, and perhaps a little profit. How to feed, house and breed ducks, how to keep them clean, and how they can coexist with hens and geese. Her infectious love for these waddling creatures is readily apparent. ISBN/ASIN: 0864179634. Our Book No: 15484. $14 AUD.

103. Ratcliffe, Jane; McKenna, Virginia (foreword) (1981). Fly High, Run Free: The Heartwarming Account of a Dedicated Woman's Fight to Save Animals. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books. 189 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, black & white photos, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Jane Ratcliffe is one of Britain's leading naturalists who lives and works in rural Cheshire and the Lake District. Wild, injured and orphaned animals are rescued and nursed back to health, and returned to the wild. Badgers, tawny owls, blackbirds, foxes, kestrels and hedgehogs have all been given a new lease of life. ISBN/ASIN: 0140055703. Our Book No: 28475. $12 AUD.

104. Reuter, Wolfgang (1983). The Lipizzaners and the Spanish Riding School (1st ed). Innsbruck: Pinguin-Verlag. 64 pp. Hardback small oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour text-photos, few black & white photos, minor edgewear jacket (top spine little chipped), bottom corners covers little bumped, top spine lightly bumped. This is the story of the beautiful white performing stallions of Vienna. The author gives a brief outline of the foundation and development of the stud, the ups and downs of its history prior to the dissolution of the Habsburg Monarchy, the Austrian Lipizzaners' move to Piber near Graz and, finally, their fate after the Second World War. (Text is in German and English.). ISBN/ASIN: 3701621462. Our Book No: 30167. $15 AUD.

105. Richards, Susan (2008). Chosen by a Horse: How a Broken Horse Fixed a Broken Heart (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Bantam / Random House. 248 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, faint crease top corner front cover, minor edgewear. First Australian edition. A beautiful story about a special relationship between the American author, Susan Richards, who cares for abused horses, and a skeletal mare named Lay Me Down, who wanders into her life and completely changes her view of the world. ISBN/ASIN: 9781863256346. Our Book No: 22346. $12 AUD.

106. Ritson, Janie (2011). Hoping for a Home: How a Woman With a Big Heart Gave New Lives to Animals in Need. London: HarperCollins. 276 pp. Paperback, very good condition, spine little creased, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. A very special collection of stories by Janie Ritson about the rollercoaster ride of working for an animal charity. The author writes about a lovesick macaw, a sheep who thinks she's a dog, an abused Doberman whose heroism moves her carers to tears, and her days that are filled with laughter and tears as she learns just how wonderful animals are. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007378913. Our Book No: 28484. $12 AUD.

107. Roberts, Monty (1996). The Man Who Listens to Horses (Reprint ed). London: Hutchinson. 309 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, top edge lightly foxed, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear jacket, protected by removable semiarchival plastic sleeve. Autobiography of America's famous horse whisperer. ISBN/ASIN: 0091802067. Our Book No: 25068. $20 AUD.

108. Roberts, Monty (1999). Shy Boy: The Horse that Came in From the Cold. London & Sydney: HarperCollins. 239 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, crease top corner rear cover, minor edgewear corners, owner's written name. The beautiful story of Shy Boy, a very special horse and the close bond between author and horse. ISBN/ASIN: 0002571064. Our Book No: 8348. $25 AUD.

109. Robertson, Narelle (1994). Australian Cattle Dogs [KW Series]. Neptune City, NJ: TFH: T.F.H. Publications. 224 pp. Hardback small, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear, advert card tipped-in. Narelle Robertson provides a popular but useful guide in the TFH series regarding the Australian Cattle Dog. ISBN/ASIN: 079381085X. Our Book No: 4167. $12 AUD.

110. Roth, Melinda (2013). The Mustang: A Wild Horse, a Writer on the Run, and the Power of the Unexpected (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 246 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear corners. The American author from Illinois writes vividly, movingly, and often humorously of the chaos that descended into her life. The wild mustang, broken but not bowed, his restless spirit propelling him to escape the fences and pens that enclose him. Ultimately the author and the mustang, both fiercely independent characters provide the catalyst for the other's life-changing and life-affirming decisions. A beautiful story of the power of healing. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742614342. Our Book No: 28370. $18 AUD.

111. Schoen, Allen M. (2001). Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way We Live (1st Australian ed). Sydney: Random House. 280 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, faint toning edges, minor edgewear. Treating animals just as any healer would treat human beings, Allen Schoen has become one of America's most celebrated veterinarians. This book shares the transformative power of Schoen's remarkable complementary methods, and his vision for a society in which we will cease to be owner and pet, human and animal, but are simply respected companions. ISBN/ASIN: 1740510976. Our Book No: 12066. $18 AUD.

112. Schoenwald, Joanne (2014). Horse Rescue: Inspiring Stories of Second-chance Horses and the Lives They Changed (1st ed). Melbourne: Michael Joseph / Penguin Group (Australia). 244 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. A beautiful story by Joanne Schoenwald about Australians who have been helped by the horses they rescued. These very special horses have been rescued from bad backgrounds and form a bond with the people who care for them. The humans share what they have learned from their amazing equine companions, including helping with recovery from breast cancer, and rehabilitation of a prisoner. Another human starred with her rescue horse at the Olympic Games. The author is the founder and president of 'Charlie's Angels Horse Rescue Inc'. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143798873. Our Book No: 31142. $28 AUD.

113. Scott, Roy (1966). Horse of Course: A Book for the True Horse Lover. Melbourne, Dandenong: Roy Scott / Pax Printers & Publishers. 160 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, thin card covers, red cloth spine, black & white text-photos, top edge foxed, covers lightly marked & creased, tiny tear fore-edge few pages, corner tips little creased few pages, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, minor annotation cover & single page This book for young adults is a short commentary of the first 60 years of this horseman's life. The author aims to inspire in young people of pony clubs a true love for this wonderful animal. SALE PRICE. (Estimated date, Trove catalogue.) Our Book No: 25429. $10 AUD.

114. Sewell, Anna (2001). Black Beauty [Scholastic Classics]. New York: Scholastic Inc. 245 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, black & white drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. As a young horse, Black Beauty is well-loved and happy, but when his owner is forced to sell him, his life changes drastically. He has many owners - some cruel and some kind. He really wants someone to love him again. This is a classic tale for children and young adults by Anna Sewell, originally published in 1877. ISBN/ASIN: 0439228905. Our Book No: 22961. $10 AUD.

115. Sewell, Edward (1898). The Examination of Horses as to Soundness: And Selection as to Purchase (1st ed). London: Bailliere, Tindall and Cox. 86 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, good condition, embossed banding covers, gilt title front cover & spine, gilt vignette, black cloth cover & endpapers, colour plates, frontispiece, pages lightly toned, foxing flyleaf & title page, light foxing few pages front & rear, spine ends chipped, corners covers little worn, inner hinges little split few places (all pages firm), some edgewear. This fascinating scarce book explains how to examine a horse and judge the health of the horse before purchase. The colour plates illustrate how to tell age from their teeth. Our Book No: 40019. $100 AUD.

116. Sharwood, Anthony (2021). The Brumby Wars: The Battle for the Soul of Australia. Sydney: Hachette Australia. 308 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minimal edgewear. Anthony Sharwood presents the sstory of Australia's wild horses - brumbies - and the intense culture war that has erupted around their future. He started to investigate the issue and spent time with people on both sides of the debate. He realised that for all of them there is more at stake than the horses. This book is an account of this national issue and very human passions that it inspires. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733647208. Our Book No: 30987. $18 AUD.

117. Sirius (1940). The Animal Lover: Book of the Animal Welfare League Victoria. [Melbourne]: W. Cruickshank (Printer) / Animal Welfare League of Victoria. 216 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, concealed staples (rusted), thin card covers, black & white text-photos, black & white adverts, pages lightly toned, bottom corner front cover removed, minimal insect damage spine & few page edges, tiny loss spine (ends rubbed), white background rear cover lightly toned, light foxing edges, light stain first page, edgewear. (Estimated date, 1940, Monash University Library catalogue.) This book is edited by "Sirius", writer on kennel topics in "The Argus" newspaper. The Animal Welfare League of Victoria was formed in 1929 at Toorak, Victoria. The many photos make this a collectable book for animal lovers. Our Book No: 28944. $30 AUD.

118. Sly, Debby; Houghton, Kit (photographer) (1999). Riding a Horse: Practical Handbook (1st ed) [Practical Handbook]. London: Sebastian Kelly / Anness Publishing. 160 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos (few full-page), base spine lightly bumped, minor edgewear. A comprehensive and authoritative companion to horseriding techniques. There is clear advice on all the basics of horsemanship from tacking up to achieving a good seat. The step-by-step instructions are straightforward with over 500 diagrams and full-colour photos. (Originally published in 1997 as part of "The Book of Horses and Horse Care".). ISBN/ASIN: 1840812427. Our Book No: 28663. $10 AUD.

119. Stanton, Doug (2009). Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan (1st ed). New York: Scribner. 393 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, edges & pages faintly toned. This book is a dramatic account of a small band of Special Forces soldiers who secretly entered Afghanistan following 9/11 and rode to war on horses against the Taliban. Well researched and nicely written. The author interviewed more than 100 participants and walked every inch of the battleground. ISBN/ASIN: 9781416580515. Our Book No: 28341. $20 AUD.

120. Stanton, Doug (2009). Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan (1st p/b ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 393 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, spine lightly faded, corner front cover little creased, minimal foxing edges, pages faintly toned, few tiny dents front cover, minor edgewear. A dramatic account of a small band of Special Forces soldiers who secretly entered Afghanistan following 9/11 and rode to war on horses against the Taliban. Well researched and nicely written. The author interviewed more than 100 participants and walked every inch of the battleground. ISBN/ASIN: 9781847376664. Our Book No: 30285. $18 AUD.

121. Sussman, Christel; Thiele, Herbert (illustrator) (1976). Billy Comes Home [Children's World Picture Story Books]. Sydney: Pergamon Press. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, flyleaf top corner tip clipped, pencil impression marks rear page, minor edgewear. Australian edition of a beautiful children's picture story from Germany (originally published there in 1966). About a farmer and a very special relationship with his horse. A truly delightful story from children of all ages. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0080210929. Our Book No: 20074. $10 AUD.

122. Tapp Coutts, Toni (2016). A Sunburnt Childhood: Growing up in the Territory (1st ed). Sydney: Hachette. 324 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, slight bump top spine, minimal edgewear. Her story of growing up on the massive Killarney Station in the Northern Territory. Her father, Bill Tapp, was living out his dream to be a cattle king. Toni is one of ten children. Her mother June ran the Killarney community while her father ran the cattle. This fascinating book is a memoir depicting the colourful land, characters and contradictions. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733634499. Our Book No: 30161. $18 AUD.

123. Trout, Nick (2009). Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humour, Healing and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon (Reprint ed). Sydney: Hachette. 286 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. American animal surgeon provides a fascinating look at the comedy and drama, difficulties and rewards involved with loving and healing animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733624933. Our Book No: 26687. $15 AUD.

124. Trout, Nick (2013). The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs (Australian ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 337 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. This novel by Nick Trout is a tale of new beginnings, forgiveness, and the vet who finds his way home to inherit his father's failing veterinary practice. He has a lot of help from his animal patients who help him to heal. The author is an American vet and bestselling author. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743316627. Our Book No: 28100. $18 AUD.

125. Turner, Gwenda (1998). The Pony Club (1st ed). Auckland: Penguin Books. Unnum 22 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, poster inside rear cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear, sticker mark front cover. A delightful children's picture story from New Zealand about a day at the pony club. Lovely watercolour drawings. Includes pony poster. ISBN/ASIN: 0140564373. Our Book No: 25105. $12 AUD.

126. Upfield, Arthur (1994). Man of Two Tribes. Melbourne: Hinkler Books. 216 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, pages lightly toned, endpapers lightly foxed, corner rear cover lightly creased, minor edgewear. Man of Two Tribes, by Arthur Upfield (Hinkler Books, 1994). Classic Australian crime fiction, set in the forbidding Nullarbor Plains, starring part-Aboriginal detective Napoleon Bonaparte. Myta Thomas has walked off the train into the desert. With two camels and a dog, he sets off to search for her and finds more than he bargains for. ISBN/ASIN: 0207185816. Our Book No: 3747. $15 AUD.

127. Upfield, Arthur; Mayne, Stuart (editor) (1996). The Great Melbourne Cup Mystery (1st ed). Sydney: Imprint ETT. 195 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, as new condition (in as new dustjacket), printed autograph front flap, minimal edgewear. Classic of crime fiction, originally serialised in the Melbourne 'Herald' in 1933, the year after the mysterious death of Phar Lap. Not previously published as a book. Edited with introduction by Stuart Mayne. This is not a Napoleon Bonaparte story - however it is full of the wonderful Upfield magic way of writing a great story. (Excellent copy. Incorrect ISBN printed on rear cover jacket: 1875892583.). ISBN/ASIN: 1875892567. Our Book No: 3714. $40 AUD.

128. Upfield, Arthur; Valencia, Michele (translator) (1998). The Melbourne Cup Mystery / Le Mystère de la Melbourne Cup [French language]. La Tour d'Aigues: Editions de l'Aube. 221 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear corners, loose red wraparound label (author's printed name). This novel by Arthur Upfield, initially published in 1933, was inspired by the strange death of the champion horse Phar Lap, the famous winner of the Melbourne Cup. (This is the scarce French language edition. Has loose red wraparound label, with 'Upfield' name in big letters.). ISBN/ASIN: 2876784580. Our Book No: 14793. $30 AUD.

129. Van Garderen, Ilse (1993). Winter Bacon: The Story of a Little Pig. Montville, QLD: Walter McVitty Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. This is a delightful Australian children's story with a very good ending. Everyone in Matya's family, including Ponti the sheepdog, has a job to do, but how can a little pig be useful around a farm? The author, Ilse Van Garderen, was born in Australia, but spent her childhood in the Netherlands. ISBN/ASIN: 0949183865. Our Book No: 22952. $25 AUD.

130. Waterhouse, Gai (2010). Gai: In My Words (1st ed). Victoria: Slattery Media Group. 288 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & few sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minor edgewear jacket (two tiny holes base spine, little rubbed). Autobiography of the Australian horse trainer. Gai Waterhouse. In this fascinating book, she describes the influence of her remarkable parents, her selfless love of her husband Rob, and how high-achievers can mix business success with the needs of family and friends, colleagues and workmates, and the complex world of thoroughbred horse racing. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980744736. Our Book No: 41249. $25 AUD.

131. Wendt, Marlitt (2011). Trust Instead of Dominance: Working Towards a New Form of Ethical Horsemanship (1st English ed). Richmond Upon Thames: Cadmos Publishing. 126 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, covers little scratched, minor edgewear. Marlitt Wendt, a German behavioural scientist, explodes the widely held belief in the theory of dominance over the horse. The author presents a new scientifically based concept which is founded instead on friendship as an ethical alternative. Marlitt covers a range of topics from herd behaviour, the concept of hierarchy, through to an insight into current learning theory. (Translated from the German.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780857880017. Our Book No: 27144. $25 AUD.

132. Weninger, Brigitte; Tharlet, Eve (illustrator) (1996). Where Have You Gone, Davy? (1st U.S. ed). New York: North - South Books. 28 pp. Hardback large quarto, no jacket, pictorial cover, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Children's picture story by Brigitte Weninger. A beautifully illustrated story about a rabbit named Davy, who gets the blame for breaking his Mother's china bowl. Angry, he runs away, and has many frightening adventures. His Mother finds him and tells him who really owned up to the broken bowl. He returns home and learns the true meaning of sharing. A charming book for any age. Illustrated by Eve Tharlet. First U.S. edition, translated from the German. ISBN/ASIN: 1558586652. Our Book No: 22105. $15 AUD.

133. Whateley, Gerard; Moody, Peter (foreword) (2012). Black Caviar: The Horse of a Lifetime (1st ed). Sydney: ABC Books / HarperCollins. 390 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pink boards (corners minimally bumped), colour photos centre spread, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, black ribbon bookmark. This book is a tribute to Black Caviar, one of the greatest racehorses in Australian history, a queen of the track who powered into the record books. She has won every race she has started in - a success record not equalled for over 150 years. She is considered the best sprinter in the world. Gerard Whateley is a veteran sports broadcaster wno calls the Melbourne Cup for the ABC. Foreword by Peter Moody, the trainer. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733331367. Our Book No: 17990. $30 AUD.

134. Whitcombe (1952). Mary Takes a Walk [Family Series no 3: Whitcombe's Story Books no 90]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. One day Mary goes for a walk and meets a horse, two dogs and three kittens. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. McLaren 90b: G3947 (estimated date, 1952). Our Book No: 16988. $20 AUD.

135. Whitcombe (1952). Mary's Pets [Family Series no 2: Whitcombe's Story Books no 89]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. Mary introduces her horse, her dog, and her cat. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. Our Book No: 16990. $20 AUD.

136. Whitcombe (1955). Country Fun [Whitcombe's Story Books: Family Series of Reading Books]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 56 pp. Paperback, good plus condition, grey flexible pictorial cover (little marked), colour drawings, stapled (rusted staples), minimal foxing edges, spinewear, minor edgewear. A children's reader, stated as the fourth stage containing additional words, following on from "Family Fun" and "Holiday Fun" (rear cover). Different colour banner at bottom of page for each story. McLaren 159b: G4343 (estimated date, 1955, but cover is light blue rather than pink). No 159 in this series. Our Book No: 17420. $20 AUD.

137. Whyman, Matt (2011). Oink! My Life With Minipigs (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 357 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, light creases covers & spine, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. The author is a writer and house husband. There are four challenging children, one freaked-out feline, a wolf-like dog and a wild bunch of ex-battery chickens. Then his wife Emma brings minipigs Butch and Roxi into the family. This book is touching and very funny - about the trials and errors of living with a menagerie. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444711455. Our Book No: 28581. $18 AUD.

138. Wild, Margaret; King, Stephen Michael (illustrator); De Aquino, Gilda (translator) (2009). Porcolino e Vovo. Sao Paulo, Brazil: Brinque-Book. 36 pp. Paperback square quarto, as new condition, colour drawings. Brazilian translation of "Piglet and Granny", a children's picture story about life on a farm. ISBN/ASIN: 9788574122878. Our Book No: 15191. $20 AUD.

139. Wilson, Kelly (2016). For the Love of Horses: The Wilson Sisters' Inspiring Journey to Save New Zealand's Wild Horses (And: Stallion Challenges) (Omnibus ed). Sydney, North Sydney: Ebury Press. 179 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos, laminate coating top edge rear cover lifting slightly, minor edgewear. The Wilson sisters became aware of the plight of the wild Kaimanawa horses as they were rounded up and sent to the slaughterhouse. They became involved in their welfare. The girls set out to train the horses many believed to to be untrainable. This is a heartfelt story with humble beginnings in rural New Zealand. (Omnibus edition, two books in one: For the Love of Horses [and] Stallion Challenges.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780143783138. Our Book No: 30568. $30 AUD.

140. Wilson, Kelly (2018). Saving the Snowy Brumbies: The Wilson Sister's Adventures Taming Horses from Australia's Snowy Mountains (New ed). London: Ebury Press. 185 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, bottom corner tip rear cover creased, bottom corners last few pages little creased, minor edgewear. The Wilson sisters travel to New South Wales for their latest wild horse adventure. They learn about the desperate plight of the brumbies (Australian wild horses, said to cause environmental problems) and decide to help. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143784494. Our Book No: 17712. $20 AUD.

141. Winer, Yvonne; Yamaguchi, Marianne (illustrator) (1996). Nanangka. Sydney: Margaret Hamilton. 41 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white charcoal drawings, illustrated endpapers, small mark rear cover. Nanangka lives alone in a remote mountain hut with his pet sheep Chepeak. This children's tale by Yvonne Winer portrays the hardships of the simple mountain life and the warmth and friendliness of the close-knit community on the rugged surrounding slopes. The beautiful charcoal drawings by Marianne Yamaguchi make this a charming story for older children. ISBN/ASIN: 0947241965. Our Book No: 25671. $20 AUD.

142. Wirth, Hugh; Crawford, Anne (with) (2012). Doctor Hugh: My Life With Animals (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 305 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, few tiny creases cover, spine faintly creased, minor edgewear. By the well-known Australian vet, and federal president of the RSPCA. In this very special book he shares with us his life story, love, enthusiasm, knowledge and understanding of animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743311042. Our Book No: 26476. $20 AUD.

143. Wood, Karen (2011). Opal Dreaming (1st ed) [Diamond Spirit Series]. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 264 pp. Paperback thick trade, very good condition, edges & pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. This is the third novel for young adults in the series. Jess heads west on an outback droving trip with her best friends and Luke. She is angry that Opal, her once-in-a lifetime horse, can't be brought home because she is ill with a mystery disease. Will she be able to bring Opal home? ISBN/ASIN: 9781742373171. Our Book No: 27318. $10 AUD.

144. Wood, Karen (2011). Moonstone Promise (1st ed) [Diamond Spirit Series]. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 247 pp. Paperback thick trade, very good condition, edges & pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. This is the second novel for young adults in the series. Luke takes of to the Gulf country (Queensland) in search of brumbies and finds himself camped by a river with three Aboriginal elders. Can a mob of wild brumbies and three wise men help Luke discover who he is and where he belongs? Includes a sneak preview of Book no 3 (11p.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781742373164. Our Book No: 27317. $10 AUD.

145. Woolf, Virginia; Vivas, Julie (illustrator) (1991). Nurse Lugton's Curtain (1st adapted ed). Sydney: Random House Australia. 32 pp. Hardback square quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, front cover little scratched, corner creased few pages, minor edgewear. A classic magical children's picture story by Virginia Woolf about animals who escape from a blanket while Nurse is asleep. Text adaptation and illustrations by Australian artist Julie Vivas. First edition, this adaptation. ISBN/ASIN: 0091825644. Our Book No: 18005. $25 AUD.

146. Wright, John C.; Wright Lashnits, Judi (with) (1999). The Dog who Would Be King: Tales and Surprising Lessons from a Pet Psychologist (1st ed). Emmaus: Rodale Press. 262 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, minor edgewear & rubbing. A delightful and revealing collection of real-life stories from John Wright, an American pioneer in the field of applied animal behaviour (reducing bad behaviour in pets). He has worked with perplexed dog owners for over 20 years, and relates many revealing case studies in solving behaviour problems in family dogs. ISBN/ASIN: 1579540023. Our Book No: 22480. $15 AUD.