"On Horseback" by Charles Dudley Warner is the story of a Professor and a Friend of Humanity who journey through Virginia and North Carolina after the Civil War. This travel story follows the two companions as they playfully discuss horsemanship and saddle their horses outside a hotel in Abingdon, Virginia, ready to set off on their exploration. As they travel South, the book vividly paints the landscape and the people, with their discussions and debates providing a humorous look at the charms and challenges of the area. The journey is full of colorful locals and a relaxed post-war vibe, highlighting the experiences and characters they meet as they ride through the countryside.
On Horseback
By Charles Dudley Warner
Amidst humorous debates, two companions saddle up for an adventure through the post-Civil War South, discovering natural beauty and unique characters along the way.
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About the AuthorCharles Dudley Warner was an American essayist, novelist, and friend of Mark Twain, with whom he co-authored the novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today.
Charles Dudley Warner was an American essayist, novelist, and friend of Mark Twain, with whom he co-authored the novel The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today.
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