02212cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500460016226400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450801010042552011560052653400450168265300220172765300170174965300220176665300260178885600430181499900170185731380UtSlPG20260610133721.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHorton, Charles M.q(Charles Marcus),d1879-10aBred of the Desert: A Horse and a Romance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2010-02-24 aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.fadedpage.com a"Bred of the Desert: A Horse and a Romance" by Charles M. Horton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Felipe Montoya, a young Mexican wood hauler, whose life becomes intertwined with the fate of a colt born during a terrifying sandstorm in the desert. The narrative explores themes of hardship, companionship, and the bond between humans and horses, set against the sweeping backdrop of the Southwestern landscape. The opening of the book introduces us to Felipe as he faces a devastating sandstorm that leads him to an unexpected discovery: a new colt has arrived in the world. Initially overwhelmed by complications in his personal life and amidst the storm, Felipe's frustration turns to compassion as he tends to the mare and her newborn. This moment sets the stage for Felipe’s journey, which intertwines his struggles with debt, the colorful town dynamics, and the burgeoning relationship with the colt, who symbolizes hope and resilience. This blend of rustic life, emotional challenges, and the romance that unfolds sets a compelling foundation for the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aHorses -- Fiction aLove stories aAdventure stories aNew Mexico -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31380 c72226d72226