Project Gutenberg 2007-10-21 Public domain in the USA. 273 Reid, Mayne 1818 1883 Mayne-Reid, Captain Reid, Thomas Mayne The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book is set shortly after the Mexican War, where Americans are tasked with protecting conquered Mexicans from the Comanche Indians. The story features a diverse band of rangers, showcasing a mix of ethnic backgrounds as they navigate through unexpected challenges during their mission. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on the lush and tumultuous landscapes of Mexico, reminiscing about his past experiences as both a soldier and a lover. The opening chapters brilliantly set the stage by illustrating the environment and introducing the complex relationships between the characters. The protagonist, now the captain of the ranger troop, finds himself embroiled in a pursuit that unexpectedly leads him to a remarkable young woman, Isolina de Vargas. Their encounter is filled with tension and intrigue, particularly after he inadvertently kills her beloved horse during a chase. The dynamics of their relationship, marked by a playful yet tense exchange of power, hint at deeper themes of love and conflict that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction Wild horses -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 945729 2025-08-09T13:54:00.446642 text/html 969396 2007-10-21T17:19:38 text/html 505065 2025-08-09T13:54:14.194578 application/epub+zip 521730 2025-08-09T13:54:04.333618 application/epub+zip 441208 2025-08-09T13:54:02.802602 application/epub+zip 889548 2025-08-09T13:54:21.566502 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 862744 2025-08-09T13:54:12.903542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 700487 2022-09-11T04:06:43.183698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 907376 2025-08-09T13:53:59.185663 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 907205 2007-10-21T17:19:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18489 2025-08-09T13:54:21.701505 application/rdf+xml 15800 2025-08-09T13:54:03.348598 image/jpeg 3586 2025-08-09T13:54:03.079593 image/jpeg 415139 2007-10-21T17:19:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 352977 2007-10-21T17:19:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 484446 2025-08-09T13:54:00.522628 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia