TY - BOOK AU - Waring,George E. TI - Whip and Spur AV - SF PY - 2013/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives KW - Fox hunting KW - Horses N1 - Release date is 2013-12-24; Vix -- Ruby -- Wettstein -- Campaigning with Max -- How I got my overcoat -- Two scouts -- In the gloaming -- Fox-hunting in England; Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Whip and Spur" by George E. Waring is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the author's experiences with horses, particularly focusing on his personal journey with various mounts during his time as a colonel in the Civil War. It showcases the special bond between humans and horses, with vivid descriptions of the animals and their roles in the author's life. The opening of "Whip and Spur" sets the stage with the author's nostalgic reflections on his quest for a suitable saddle-horse while working on Central Park. He shares the challenges of finding a horse that meets both his standards and financial constraints, leading him to a worn-down mare named Vixen. The narrative introduces Vixen's backstory and their connection, emphasizing the transformative power of companionship and care, as he resolves to nurse her back to health. This initial passage hints at the themes of resilience, attachment, and the significance of horses in the author's life, promising a captivating exploration of his adventures with these noble creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44492 ER -