The Brown Mare (1916)

by Alfred Ollivant

Book Overview

The Brown Mare is a novel by Alfred Ollivant, originally published in 1916. The book tells the story of a horse named Brownie, who is owned by a poor farmer in the English countryside. Brownie is a spirited and strong-willed mare, and her owner struggles to control her. However, Brownie's talent for racing is soon discovered by a wealthy landowner, who offers to buy her. The farmer reluctantly agrees, and Brownie is taken away to live a life of luxury and competition.As Brownie adjusts to her new life, she faces challenges and obstacles, including jealous competitors and a dangerous rival horse. Along the way, she forms a bond with her new owner's daughter, who shares her love of horses and helps her overcome her fears.The Brown Mare is a heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and the power of perseverance. It explores themes of class, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. With vivid descriptions of the English countryside and thrilling racing scenes, this book is a must-read for horse lovers and fans of classic literature alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165530910
• ISBN13: 9781165530915
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"