02238cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000590011324500530017226400510022530000470027633600260032333700260034933800360037550000310041150800290044252013420047153400450181365300180185885600430187699900170191923168UtSlPG20260610133530.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aMurray, W. H. H.q(William Henry Harrison),d1840-190412aA Ride With A Mad Horse In A Freight-Car :b1898 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2007-10-24 aProduced by David Widger a"A Ride With A Mad Horse In A Freight-Car" by W. H. H. Murray is a vivid narrative and war memoir written in the late 19th century. This book encapsulates the personal experiences of the author during the American Civil War, focusing on the bond he shares with a horse named Gulnare against the backdrop of war. It explores themes of companionship, loyalty, and the emotional turmoil of battle while delving into the tragic fate of both horse and rider. The story begins with the author recalling a fierce battle at Malvern Hill, where he is injured and encounters a beautiful, riderless mare amidst the chaos. He names her Gulnare, and a deep bond forms between them over the course of the war. This connection is emphasized through his tender care and their shared experiences, as she accompanies him through battles and personal struggles. However, the narrative takes a heart-wrenching turn as Gulnare contracts phrenitis during their journey home, spiraling into madness. The vivid descriptions of her suffering, coupled with the author's desperate attempts to save her, culminate in a poignant farewell as he holds her in his lap as she dies. The book ultimately reflects on the profound impact of love and loss, leaving readers with a bittersweet sense of the sacrifices made in war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23168 c64220d64220