A Horse's Tale (Version 2)

A Horse's Tale is a novel by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), written partially in the voice of Soldier Boy, who is Buffalo Bill's favorite horse, at a fictional frontier outpost with the U.S. 7th Cavalry. With a fanciful mix of points of view, we hear the story of Cathy and her relationship with Soldier Boy and the soldiers of the 7th Cavalry. A surprisingly graphic depiction of a Spanish bullfight leaves no doubt where Mark Twain's sympathies lie. (Introduction by John Greenman & Wikipedia) (1 hr 54 min)

Chapters

Acknowledgements	2:16	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER I--SOLDIER BOY-PRIVATELY TO HIMSELF	9:07	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER II--LETTER FROM ROUEN--TO GENERAL ALISON	5:03	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER III--GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER	5:15	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER IV--CATHY TO HER AUNT MERCEDES	5:58	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER V--GENERAL ALISON TO MERCEDES	16:59	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER VI--SOLDIER BOY AND THE MEXICAN PLUG	19:49	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER VII--SOLDIER BOY AND SHEKELS	3:47	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER VIII--THE SCOUT-START. BB AND LIEUTENANT-GENERAL ALISON	1:04	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER IX--SOLDIER BOY AND SHEKELS AGAIN	7:16	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER X--GENERAL ALISON AND DORCAS	11:07	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XI--SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. ANTONIO AND THORNDIKE	10:14	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XII--MONGREL AND THE OTHER HORSE	1:29	Read by John Greenman
Part II - In Spain - CHAPTER XIII--GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER	7:37	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XIV--SOLDIER BOY--TO HIMSELF	3:03	Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XV--GENERAL ALISON TO MRS. DRAKE, THE COLONEL’S WIFE	4:23	Read by John Greenman

Reviews

Most Excellent

(5 stars)

JJ

This was the first reading I've listened to by John Greenman. I am simply in awe of the life that he has breathed into this story by his skillful narrative. The voice inflections, the cadence, the tone changes & accents accorded the various characters...simply marvelous! This Mark Twain classic is humorous, warm, stirring and inspired me both to laughter and tears.

excellent reader and writer

(5 stars)

obx12

I heard of this book when reading a “cat who” book and realized it was one of Twain’s that I had missed. Thanks for sharing this experence

(4.5 stars)

terry cappellieri

Incredibly sad ending. If you can read this but not shed a tear, your heart is made of stone

(5 stars)

Optimus Prime

I loved it! Such a good story and great reading. The end was sad but touching. Just love it.

(4 stars)

Ariel Rhea

Funny and engaging story, until the last 2 chapters. Very unexpected.