The White Charger (1850)

The White Charger is a novel written by Richard Hort and published in 1850. The story follows the life of a young man named Harry, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Harry is a skilled horseman and loves to ride his white charger, which he believes is the fastest and strongest horse in the county.As the story progresses, Harry falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Alice, who is the daughter of a neighboring landowner. However, Alice's father disapproves of Harry and forbids them from seeing each other.Despite the obstacles in their way, Harry and Alice continue to meet in secret and plan their future together. However, their plans are disrupted when Harry's father dies suddenly, leaving Harry with a large inheritance and the responsibility of managing the family estate.As Harry tries to navigate his new role as a landowner, he is faced with numerous challenges and setbacks. He also discovers that his white charger, whom he has always trusted and relied on, is not as invincible as he once thought.Throughout the novel, Harry must learn to overcome his pride and rely on the support of his friends and loved ones to overcome the obstacles in his path. The White Charger is a heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and perseverance set against the backdrop of the English countryside.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.