With Whip and Spur: Twelve Famous Rides in American History is a book written by Lawton B. Evans. The book is a collection of twelve stories about famous horseback rides that have taken place in American history. Each chapter is dedicated to a different ride and features a detailed account of the events leading up to the ride, the ride itself, and its aftermath.The book covers a range of historical periods, from the Revolutionary War to the Wild West. Some of the rides featured include Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, ...
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With Whip and Spur: Twelve Famous Rides in American History is a book written by Lawton B. Evans. The book is a collection of twelve stories about famous horseback rides that have taken place in American history. Each chapter is dedicated to a different ride and features a detailed account of the events leading up to the ride, the ride itself, and its aftermath.The book covers a range of historical periods, from the Revolutionary War to the Wild West. Some of the rides featured include Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, the Pony Express, and the ride of the Lone Ranger. The book also includes lesser-known rides, such as the ride of Mary Jemison, a white woman who was captured by Native Americans and later escaped on horseback.Throughout the book, Evans provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people involved in each ride. He also includes historical context and background information to help readers understand the significance of each ride in American history.With Whip and Spur: Twelve Famous Rides in American History is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, horses, or adventure stories.1928. Through the great undertones of history resounds the music of galloping hoofs! Sometimes the thunderous chorus of hurrying cavalry to turn the tide of battle-again a staccato solo from the flying feet of a single horse and a lone rider on whom depends the fate of a nation. Of those who rode alone this book tells thrilling stories. They were the riders who sped, with whip and spur, to carry a message, conquer a wilderness, brave a danger, pursue an enemy, or escape a peril. They had the brain, nerve, sinew to do the duty of the hour without question and without hesitation. These are inspiring tales of courageous hearts, of men and horses who knew no fear, from Paul Revere galloping through the night to Concord town, to Curly, the Crow Scout, racing through the Indian lines to carry the news of Custer's defeat. Every story is a thrill with adventure, and a forceful lesson in heroism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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