02203cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500460014126400510018730000470023833600260028533700260031133800360033750000310037350800470040452012480045153400450169965300490174465300360179385600430182999900170187223144UtSlPG20260610133530.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aReid, Mayne,d1818-188314aThe War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-21  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse" by Captain Mayne Reid is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book is set shortly after the Mexican War, where Americans are tasked with protecting conquered Mexicans from the Comanche Indians. The story features a diverse band of rangers, showcasing a mix of ethnic backgrounds as they navigate through unexpected challenges during their mission.  At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on the lush and tumultuous landscapes of Mexico, reminiscing about his past experiences as both a soldier and a lover. The opening chapters brilliantly set the stage by illustrating the environment and introducing the complex relationships between the characters. The protagonist, now the captain of the ranger troop, finds himself embroiled in a pursuit that unexpectedly leads him to a remarkable young woman, Isolina de Vargas. Their encounter is filled with tension and intrigue, particularly after he inadvertently kills her beloved horse during a chase. The dynamics of their relationship, marked by a playful yet tense exchange of power, hint at deeper themes of love and conflict that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Juvenile fiction  aWild horses -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23144  c64196d64196