Horses Nine : Stories of Harness and Saddle

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Horses Nine" by Sewell Ford is a collection of stories centered around horses and their unique experiences, written in the early 20th century. The book presents various characters, each with distinct backgrounds and adventures, highlighting the bond between horses and humans while also exploring themes of perseverance and identity through the narrative of their lives. The opening of "Horses Nine" introduces readers to the horse named Skipper, who becomes part of the mounted police force. Skipper's transition from a carefree farm life to the demands of city duties is depicted, showcasing his adaptability and enthusiasm for his new role. As he learns to navigate the challenges of urban environments, Skipper's story unfolds, detailing humorous interactions with various city elements and foreshadowing the trials that come with his position. The narrative sets the stage for a journey filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the trials faced by working horses in the lives of their human counterparts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Skipper, being the biography of a blue-ribboner

Calico, who travelled with a round top

Old Silver, a story of the Gray Horse Truck

Blue Blazes, and the marring of him

Chieftain, a story of the heavy draught service

Barnacles, who mutinied for good cause

Black Eagle, who once ruled the ranges.

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2006-11-16