Marcus Horton
''Bred of the Desert: A Horse and a Romance'' is a novel written by Marcus Horton and originally published in 1915. The story revolves around a beautiful Arabian stallion named Zeyn, who is bred in the desert and sold to an American millionaire, John Randolph. Randolph falls in love with Zeyn’s speed and beauty, and decides to enter him in the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious horse race in America. In the meantime, Randolph also meets and falls in love with a young woman named Helen, who is an expert horsewoman and trainer. Together, they train Zeyn for the Derby and face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The novel explores their deepening relationship, as well as their shared passion for horses and the thrill of competition.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Arabian desert and its culture, as well as its detailed portrayal of horse racing and training. It also touches on themes of love, ambition, and the clash of cultures, as Randolph and Helen navigate their different backgrounds and social classes.Overall, ''Bred of the Desert'' is a classic tale of romance and adventure, set against the backdrop of the exciting world of horse racing.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.