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Title:
Horses Nine
Stories of Harness and Saddle
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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.
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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.)
Author: Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946
EBook No.: 19824
Published: Nov 16, 2006
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Horses -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject: Human-animal relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Horses Nine
Stories of Harness and Saddle
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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
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.)
Author: Ford, Sewell, 1868-1946
EBook No.: 19824
Published: Nov 16, 2006
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Horses -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject: Human-animal relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.