
A Horse’s Tale - BY Mark Twain
Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Part I
I SOLDIER BOY—PRIVATELY TO HIMSELF
II LETTER FROM ROUEN—TO GENERAL ALISON
III GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER
IV CATHY TO HER AUNT MERCEDES
>V GENERAL ALISON TO MERCEDES
VI SOLDIER BOY AND THE MEXICAN PLUG
A lively, first‑person narrative follows the world’s most self‑assured cavalry horse as it recounts life in the saddle of the legendary frontiersman. With a blend of swagger and modesty, the horse describes its daily duties—carrying its rider across endless plains, navigating passes, and mastering the signals and customs of the tribes they encounter. The voice is witty and observant, turning ordinary details of military routine into vivid, almost comical vignettes that draw listeners into the rhythm of the frontier.
Through a series of brisk episodes, the horse shares daring rescues, daring chases, and the strange camaraderie that develops between man, beast, and the landscape itself. Its keen eye for the subtleties of Native signs, battlefield sounds, and the quirks of camp life offers a fresh, animal‑centric view of a historic era, while the humor and affection for its famous rider keep the tale both entertaining and surprisingly tender.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (93K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Oct 1, 1997
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1910
A master of wit, adventure, and social criticism, Mark Twain transformed American storytelling with unforgettable characters and a sharp, unmistakable voice. His journeys from the Mississippi River to the literary world shaped classics that still captivate listeners today.
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