The Brown Mare (1916) - Alfred Ollivant - Bog

The Brown Mare is a novel written by Alfred Ollivant and was first published in 1916. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a brown mare named Betsy Trotwood. Betsy is owned by a farmer named John Grimbal who is struggling to make ends meet. When a wealthy horse dealer offers to buy Betsy for a large sum of money, John is tempted to sell her, but Betsy has other ideas.The novel explores the relationship between John and Betsy, and how their bond is tested when John's financial troubles worsen. Betsy proves to be a loyal and determined mare, always looking out for John's best interests. The story also touches on themes of animal rights and the mistreatment of horses in the early 20th century.Ollivant's writing style is descriptive and vivid, painting a picture of the countryside and the characters that inhabit it. The Brown Mare is a heartwarming tale of friendship and loyalty that will appeal to animal lovers and fans of classic literature alike.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.