The Golden Horseshoe

The Golden Horseshoe is a novel written by Stephen Bonsal. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the journey of an American journalist named John Davis who travels to China to cover the Boxer Rebellion. While there, he becomes embroiled in a plot to smuggle a valuable golden horseshoe out of the country.The horseshoe is believed to have been worn by the legendary Chinese warrior, Yue Fei, and is said to bring good luck and fortune to whoever possesses it. However, the horseshoe is also coveted by a group of ruthless bandits who will stop at nothing to get their hands on it.As John Davis navigates the dangerous political and social landscape of China, he must also contend with his own personal demons and conflicts. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Chinese woman named Mei-Ling, who becomes his ally and confidante.The Golden Horseshoe is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of history, romance, and intrigue. It offers a vivid portrayal of turn-of-the-century China and explores themes of cultural identity, greed, and the pursuit of fortune.1900. Extracts from the letters of Captain H.L. Herndon of the 21st U.S. Infantry, on duty in the Philippine Islands, and Lieutenant Lawrence Gill, A.D.C. to the Military Governor of Puerto Rico. With a Postscript by J. Sherman, Private, Co. D, 21st Infantry. From the Editor�������s Preface: As I read and read again the following correspondence between two inconspicuous actors in some of the stirring events that have marked the closing year, my impression that these letters constitute a document of history almost indispensable for the understanding of the new era, which began with the Treaty of Paris, grew into a settled conviction. Strong in this belief I spared no effort, and have at last been successful in overcoming the natural reluctance of those to whom the letters were addressed, to seeing words, which were written for the information and consolation of a narrow circle of family and friends, laid bare to the colder scrutiny of the greater public.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.