02425cam a22003493u 4500 61902 UtSlPG 20260610134427.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13024234 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919 How Salvator Won, and Other Recitations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-04-23 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "How Salvator Won, and Other Recitations" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poems and recitations written in the late 19th century. This anthology features a variety of pieces that explore themes of love, life, human nature, and the beauty and struggles inherent in existence. Among these works, the titular poem celebrates the triumphant race of a horse named Salvator, capturing the excitement and emotional investment of its jockey. The opening of this collection introduces the poem "How Salvator Won," which recounts the thrilling race between Salvator and another horse named Tenny. The narrator, a jockey, expresses pride and admiration for his horse as they enter the track amidst cheers from an enthusiastic crowd. The poem vividly describes the intense competition, maintaining a focus on the jockey’s connection to his horse and the exhilarating atmosphere of the race. As the race unfolds, tension builds with a neck-and-neck struggle, leading to a heartfelt celebration of victory when Salvator emerges as the winner. This sets the tone for the collection, showcasing Wilcox’s dramatic flair and ability to evoke strong emotions through her verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Recitations American fiction -- 19th century American poetry -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61902 102726 102726