The Reid, Mayne 1818-1883 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas" by Mayne Reid is a novel published in 1866, based on the author's American adventures and a South Texas folk tale. Set in Texas after the Mexican-American War, the story follows beautiful Louise Poindexter, courted by two rivals: the vindictive Cassius Calhoun and the dashing mustanger Maurice Gerald. When Louise's brother is murdered, all evidence points to Maurice—while a mysterious headless rider haunts the Poindexter plantation. Reid's thrilling adventure weaves romance, mystery, and frontier legend into an unforgettable tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Headless_Horseman_(novel) Release date is 2011-03-16 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Single women -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction Ghost stories Murder -- Fiction Texas -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35587 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35587 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133819.0 35587