The superintendent of the government corral in Washington, who handled thousands of army mules during the Civil War, sets out to defend the most abused and least appreciated animal in America. He covers kind breaking, the dangers of working mules too young, colour and character, fitting collars, diseases, loads, anatomy, breeding and the mule’s ancient history.
A practical and affectionate 1867 treatise, full of hard-won lore and stories of celebrated army mules. Download the free EPUB.