In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda

"In the Riding-School; Chats with Esmeralda" by G. Hamlin is a story from the 1800s that follows a young woman named Esmeralda as she learns to ride a horse. The book looks at growing as a person, the small details of horseback riding, and the bond between student and teacher, showing the funny and hard parts of learning. The story starts with Esmeralda wanting to ride, which starts her lessons. The smart and funny talk shows how excited she is, and the writer makes jokes about the troubles of learning to ride well. Through Esmeralda's experiences, the story tells about getting ready physically and mentally for riding, with funny stories and tips from her teacher. This start shows that the book will be funny and helpful, as readers watch Esmeralda become a good rider.