The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reid, Mayne (1818–1883).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas
- Author credits: Reid, Mayne (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Courtship -- Fiction
- Ghost stories
- Murder -- Fiction
- Single women -- Fiction
- Texas -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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