A Horse's Tale

by

Read by John Greenman

English · 1906 · 1h 54m · Historical Fiction, Animals, *Non-fiction, Animals & Nature, Nature Fiction

4.7 (91 reviews)

A Horse's Tale is a novel by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), written partially in the voice of Soldier Boy, who is Buffalo Bill's favorite horse, at a fictional frontier outpost with the U.S. 7th Cavalry. With a fanciful mix of points of view, we hear the story of Cathy and her relationship with Soldier Boy and the soldiers of the 7th Cavalry. A surprisingly graphic depiction of a Spanish bullfight leaves no doubt where Mark Twain's sympathies lie. (Introduction by John Greenman & Wikipedia)

Chapters

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Acknowledgements 2:16 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER I--SOLDIER BOY-PRIVATELY TO HIMSELF 9:07 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER II--LETTER FROM ROUEN--TO GENERAL ALISON 5:03 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER III--GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER 5:15 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER IV--CATHY TO HER AUNT MERCEDES 5:58 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER V--GENERAL ALISON TO MERCEDES 16:59 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER VI--SOLDIER BOY AND THE MEXICAN PLUG 19:49 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER VII--SOLDIER BOY AND SHEKELS 3:47 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER VIII--THE SCOUT-START. BB AND LIEUTENANT-GENERAL ALISON 1:04 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER IX--SOLDIER BOY AND SHEKELS AGAIN 7:16 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER X--GENERAL ALISON AND DORCAS 11:07 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XI--SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. ANTONIO AND THORNDIKE 10:14 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XII--MONGREL AND THE OTHER HORSE 1:29 Read by John Greenman
Part II - In Spain - CHAPTER XIII--GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER 7:37 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XIV--SOLDIER BOY--TO HIMSELF 3:03 Read by John Greenman
CHAPTER XV--GENERAL ALISON TO MRS. DRAKE, THE COLONEL’S WIFE 4:23 Read by John Greenman

Reviews

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(5 stars)

This was the first reading I've listened to by John Greenman. I am simply in awe of the life that he has breathed into this story by his skillful narrative. The voice inflections, the cadence, the tone changes & accents accorded the various characters...simply marvelous! This Mark Twain classic is humorous, warm, stirring and inspired me both to laughter and tears.

Why are my eyes leaking!


(5 stars)

Great reading! a very sweet short story, and fun as expected from Mark Twain, but oof! the ending was a broadside! I didn't see that coming. I think I whimpered out loud. Glad I was alone in the car as it took a moment to recover.


(4.5 stars)

Incredibly sad ending. If you can read this but not shed a tear, your heart is made of stone


(4 stars)

Funny and engaging story, until the last 2 chapters. Very unexpected.


(5 stars)

Great story, great reader. After listening to Uncle Tom’s cabin, on Spotify, I downloaded LibriVox just to listen to more of John Greenman’s work.


(5 stars)

I loved it! Such a good story and great reading. The end was sad but touching. Just love it.


(4.5 stars)

I didn’t really understand the end, but otherwise it was great, I love Mark Twains books

A Horse's Tale (Version 2)


(5 stars)

Well read, fun listen - thanks!