With Whip and Spur: Twelve Famous Rides in American History is a book by Lawton B. Evans that showcases some of the most iconic horseback rides in American history. The book features twelve different stories of famous rides, including Paul Revere's ride to warn of the British invasion, the Pony Express riders who carried mail across the Wild West, and the daring escape of John Wilkes Booth after assassinating President Lincoln. Each chapter is written in an engaging and informative style, providing readers with historical ...
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With Whip and Spur: Twelve Famous Rides in American History is a book by Lawton B. Evans that showcases some of the most iconic horseback rides in American history. The book features twelve different stories of famous rides, including Paul Revere's ride to warn of the British invasion, the Pony Express riders who carried mail across the Wild West, and the daring escape of John Wilkes Booth after assassinating President Lincoln. Each chapter is written in an engaging and informative style, providing readers with historical context and vivid descriptions of the riders and their horses. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to bring the stories to life. Overall, With Whip and Spur is a fascinating look at some of the most exciting and important moments in American history, as seen through the eyes of the brave men and women who rode into the fray on horseback. It is a must-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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