A Horse's Tale is a novel written by Mark Twain in the early 20th century, uniquely narrated from the perspective of Soldier Boy, the horse of the famous scout Buffalo Bill. The story revolves around Soldier Boy's experiences with Buffalo Bill, life in a military fort, and his interactions with a spirited young girl named Cathy.
At the beginning of the novel, Soldier Boy introduces himself and expresses pride in his life with Buffalo Bill. He describes his strength, speed, and intelligence, reminiscing about the countless miles they’ve traveled together on scouting missions. Soldier Boy shares his sharp observations about the people and events around him, particularly the arrival of Cathy, an adventurous girl who quickly wins the hearts of everyone at the fort.
The novel offers a whimsical and heartwarming adventure, told from Soldier Boy’s unique perspective. It captures the bonds between characters and provides humorous and insightful glimpses into their lives, giving readers a fresh perspective on life in the American frontier.

Part I
Chapter I. SOLDIER BOY?PRIVATELY TO HIMSELF
Chapter II. LETTER FROM ROUEN?TO GENERAL ALISON
Chapter III. GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER
Chapter IV. CATHY TO HER AUNT MERCEDES
Chapter V. GENERAL ALISON TO MERCEDES
Chapter VI. SOLDIER BOY AND THE MEXICAN PLUG
Chapter VII. SOLDIER BOY AND SHEKELS
Chapter VIII. THE SCOUT-START. BB AND LIEUTENANT-GENERAL ALISON
Chapter IX. SOLDIER BOY AND SHEKELS AGAIN
Chapter X. GENERAL ALISON AND DORCAS
Chapter XI. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. ANTONIO AND THORNDIKE
Chapter XII. MONGREL AND THE OTHER HORSE

Part II. IN SPAIN
Chapter XIII. GENERAL ALISON TO HIS MOTHER
Chapter XIV. SOLDIER BOY?TO HIMSELF
Chapter XV. GENERAL ALISON TO MRS. DRAKE, THE COLONEL’S WIFE
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