Free digital classic
The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas
by Reid, Mayne
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- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Mayne Reid (1818-1883) "The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas" by Mayne Reid is a novel published in 1866, based on the author's American adventures and a South Texas folk tale. Set in Texas after the Mexican-American War, the story follows beautiful Louise Poindexter, courted by two rivals: the vindictive Cassius Calhoun and the dashing mustanger Maurice Gerald. When Louise's brother is murdered, all evidence points to Maurice—while a mysterious headless rider haunts the Poindexter plantation. Reid's thrilling adventure weaves romance, mystery, and frontier legend into an unforgettable tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1272