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A Horse’s Tale

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One of Mark Twain’s lighter writings, A Horse’s Tale is a story about different perspectives on life, mainly from the vantage point of Soldier Boy – renowned Buffalo Bill’s horse, as well as the orphaned little girl Cathy.

A Horse’s Tale was commissioned by an actress called Minnie Maddern Fiske who asked Twain to write about bullfighting. The book was first published by Harper’s Magazine in two installments in 1906, only to be published as a 153-page novel a year later. It is believed that Samuel Clements (the author’s real name) based the 9-year old female character Cathy based on his daughter Susy Clemens, who had died in 1896 of a spine disease when she was only 24 years old.

The novel starts with the narrative of the talking horse Soldier Boy. He is the top steed in the 7th Cavalry Regiment stationed at Fort Paxton. He is the favorite horse of legendary bison hunter, scout and showman Buffalo Bill. He has taken Bill into plenty of battles and has fought with honor and courage. But things are about to change. Thus comes into the fort a little girl, just 9 years old. She is the orphaned niece of General Alison. She soon succeeds in winning the hearts of soldiers, officers and everyone at the fort.

Even Soldier Boy becomes attached to the little girl, and the two will eventually start off adventures of their own. The book contains delightful stories, horse-to-horse talk and exciting things both young and old will appreciate.

Filled with sharp humor, satire as well as sadness, this book deals with our impressions in life, our reasons for existing, all from the perspective of a little girl and her horse. A Horse’s Tale is a must read by both Mark Twain fans and people enjoying a masterfully written story with hidden elements.
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