Wilcox, Ella Wheeler 1850-1919 creator text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Recitations American fiction -- 19th century American poetry -- 19th century PS Original publication data not identified 13024234 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61902 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134427.0 61902