
audiobook
by Forrestine C. (Forrestine Cooper) Hooker
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STAR - The Story of an Indian Pony - BY FORRESTINE C. HOOKER
FOREWORD
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
The narrative opens in the rugged Southwest of 1874, following the life of a sleek Indian pony named Star, born of the famed lineage of Running Deer and the swiftest Comanche racers. The pony becomes a quiet witness to the clash between native tribes and encroaching forces, reflecting the landscape’s stark beauty and harsh hardships. Through the eyes of those who love her, listeners hear the rustle of prairie grasses, the thunder of buffalo hunts, and the fragile hope for peace.
As military campaigns stir, Star is caught between soldiers and tribal warriors, carrying messages and showing a loyalty that can shift a family’s fate. The story weaves personal bravery with deep cultural respect, highlighting the bond between people and their horses. Listeners are drawn into a vivid portrait of a changing frontier, where each hoofbeat echoes a larger history.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (202K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jun 2, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1867–1932
Raised amid frontier army posts and later ranch life in Arizona, this early 20th-century writer turned her memories of the American West into lively fiction for young readers. Her books often blend adventure, animals, and western history in stories shaped by firsthand experience.
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