Horses nine : stories of harness and saddle by Sewell Ford
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"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.)
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| Author | Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Horses nine : stories of harness and saddle |
| 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 www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Horses -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-animal relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19824 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19824-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 715 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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