The British Thoroughbred Horse: His History And Breeding, Together With An Exposition Of The Figure System is a comprehensive book written by William Allison in 1901. The book provides a detailed account of the history and breeding of the British Thoroughbred horse, with a particular focus on the figure system. The figure system is a method of analyzing the conformation of horses and assessing their potential for racing and breeding. Allison covers the origins of the Thoroughbred breed and its evolution over time, including the influence of Arabian and Turkish horses. He also discusses the various breeding practices used to produce successful racehorses, such as inbreeding and outcrossing. The book includes detailed descriptions of famous Thoroughbred horses, their pedigrees, and their racing and breeding careers. The second part of the book is devoted to the figure system, which Allison explains in great detail. He provides illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the system, which involves analyzing the proportions and angles of a horse's body to determine its strengths and weaknesses. The figure system was widely used in the early 20th century to evaluate horses for racing and breeding purposes. Overall, The British Thoroughbred Horse: His History And Breeding, Together With An Exposition Of The Figure System is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and breeding of Thoroughbred horses. Allison's thorough research and clear writing style make this book accessible to both experts and lay readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.