Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale Of Texas

The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas is a novel written by Mayne Reid. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Texas, USA. The book revolves around a young man named Maurice Gerald who is on a mission to find his father, who has gone missing in Texas. Maurice's father was a wealthy landowner who had traveled to Texas to settle some business matters. However, he had not returned, and Maurice was concerned for his safety.As Maurice travels through Texas, he encounters a series of strange events, including a headless horseman who appears to be haunting the countryside. Maurice becomes determined to uncover the mystery behind the headless horseman and how it is connected to his father's disappearance.Throughout the book, Maurice faces numerous challenges, including dangerous animals, hostile Native Americans, and treacherous bandits. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Rosalind, who becomes his ally in his quest to find his father.The Headless Horseman: A Strange Tale of Texas is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and suspense. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in mid-19th century Texas and is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure novels.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.