The War-Trail Or The Hunt Of The Wild A Romance Of The Prairie is a thrilling novel by Mayne Reid that takes readers on a journey through the American West during the mid-19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Maurice Gerald, who sets out on a quest to capture a wild horse known as the ""Black Mustang"". Along the way, he encounters a group of Native Americans, including a beautiful young woman named Mona, who becomes his ally in his quest.As the story unfolds, Maurice and Mona find themselves caught up in a dangerous conflict between two rival tribes, the Sioux and the Pawnee. They must navigate treacherous terrain, battle fierce enemies, and overcome countless obstacles in order to achieve their goals.""The War-Trail Or The Hunt Of The Wild Horse"" is a classic adventure novel that captures the spirit of the American West. It is a thrilling tale of love, courage, and perseverance, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages. With vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American history. (goodreads)
Thomas Mayne Reid (4 April 1818 – 22 October 1883) was an Irish-American novelist who fought in the Mexican–American War (1846–1848). His many works on American life describe colonial policy in the American colonies, the horrors of slave labour and the lives of American Indians. "Captain" Reid wrote adventure novels akin to those by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson, and set mainly in the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica. He was an admirer of Lord Byron.