Skewbald, the New Forest Pony

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seaby, Allen W. (Allen William), 1867-1953

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Skewbald, the New Forest Pony" by Allen W. Seaby is a fictional tale about life in the New Forest, written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Skewbald, a unique chestnut and white foal, exploring the lush and sometimes harsh realities of nature alongside other ponies and their foals. The novel delves into the experiences of these ponies in their natural habitat, highlighting their interactions and challenges within the wilderness. At the start of the book, the narrative introduces us to a herd of ponies that gather on a sunny afternoon in the New Forest. The landscape is vividly described, with rich details about the flora and fauna surrounding the ponies. Among them is the newborn Skewbald, whose distinct coloring makes him stand out. The opening scene sets the tone for the story, as it illustrates the dynamic life of the herd and the challenges they encounter. As Skewbald navigates his early experiences, we see glimpses of both the beauty and dangers aspects of the forest, hinting at the adventures and trials that lie ahead in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Illustrated by the author.

Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2019-02-11