The Horse Fair (1895)

By James Baldwin

Book Overview

The Horse Fair is a novel written by James Baldwin in 1895. The story takes place in New York City during the late 19th century and centers around a group of horse traders who gather at the annual horse fair to buy and sell horses. The main character is a young man named John, who is determined to make a name for himself in the horse trading business.As John navigates the world of horse trading, he encounters a variety of characters, including a wealthy horse dealer named Mr. Carrington, a shrewd horse trader named Tom, and a beautiful young woman named Lucy. John is drawn to Lucy, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to Mr. Carrington.Throughout the novel, Baldwin explores themes of ambition, greed, and love. John is determined to succeed in the horse trading business, but he must also navigate the corrupt and cutthroat world of horse trading. Meanwhile, Lucy must choose between her love for John and her loyalty to her fianc�����.The Horse Fair is a vivid portrayal of life in New York City during the late 19th century, and Baldwin's writing captures the sights, sounds, and smells of the horse fair with remarkable detail. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its compelling characters, intricate plot, and vivid setting.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: 1120762871
• ISBN13: 9781120762870
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"