A Horse Ride from Hell to Breakfast
That’s what the mayor of Wichita said after George Beck told him of his nearly completed attempt to ride a horse off a ferry boat from his home off the coast of Washington State to the capital of every American state, and his plan to arrive in San Francisco for the World’s Fair of 1915, called the Panama-Pacific International Exposition because it was intended to be a celebration of the opening of the Panama Canal.
Throughout his journey, George Beck attempted to visit the governors of each state, but most were too busy with their own affairs to meet with George; this in spite of his talents as a self-promoter. Although they completed their journey, George and the three other horsemen on his team had such difficulty finding oats and hay for their horses that they sometimes couldn’t afford to eat themselves. They survived by selling souvenir cards and calendars along the way, by giving shows featuring George, his lead horse Pinto, and a dog named Nip they’d adopted along the way, and by the generosity of supportive farmers. Even so, when they arrived at the exposition three years after leaving home, they were nothing but skin and bones, and the fame they anticipated upon their arrival at the fair was not to be. Instead, they were ignored and sometimes even mocked by fairgoers who distained the very idea of honoring worn-out and disheveled cowboys who had traveled such a distance by horseback, forgoing the modern convenience of a gas-propelled car.
Although cleverly written from the perspective of Pinto—Pinto and the other horses could talk to each other but not to humans—this book is based on a true story that was documented by two humans: Slim, George’s brother, one of the riders, who kept a journal, and by George himself after the epic journey was over. Their accounts were never published, and, by the time horse lover M.J. Evans and her husband learned about this long-forgotten epic feat and studied the documentation in the Cowboy Library in Oklahoma City and the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum in Port Blakely, Banbridge Island Washington, the story they resurrected had long since been buried in the dustbin of history.
This book seemed a bit hokey at first, but it grew on me, especially near the end. It’s definitely worth reading.
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An exquisite blend of historical facts and intricate details about a horseback journey to every state capital in the U.S. in search of fame and fortune taken from the original journals.
PINTO!
An exquisite blend of historical facts and intricate details about a horseback journey to every state capital in the U.S. in search of fame and fortune taken from the original journals.
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Customers find the book's story engaging, particularly appreciating how it captures the spirit of an historic attempt. Moreover, the content is interesting and easy to read, with one customer noting it keeps attention throughout. Additionally, the historical context is well-presented, with one review highlighting how it includes the Overland Westerners' journey. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer specifically praising the clever perspective from Pinto's point of view.
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17 customers mention story, 17 positive, 0 negative
I loved this story! As a lifelong horse person, I was surprised I hadn’t heard of this story....Read more
...Pinto however surprised me. It was easy to get lost in the story as any good book should be....Read more
I like that this story is based on a true story, but reads more like fiction. It makes the story far more accessible and fun for a reader like me....Read more
...could talk to each other but not to humans—this book is based on a true story that was documented by two humans: Slim, George’s brother, one of the...Read more
15 customers mention content, 15 positive, 0 negative
...A very enjoyable read.Read more
Such a fun book to read. Well done, well paced. We see the world in Pinto the Morab horse's eyes, a mix between a Morgan and an Arabian horse....Read more
...Overall, it is a charming book that would be great for older elementary children as they learn a little history.Read more
The book was great!...Read more
12 customers mention readability, 12 positive, 0 negative
Pinto is another great read by this author! Told from the perspective of the horse there is much to learn from horsemanship to geography etc....Read more
...It is an awesome quick read that I really enjoyed. I am so glad she wrote this historical book before history was lost forever!...Read more
...Horse lovers and historical fiction readers would enjoy this easy-reading book.Read more
...It’s definitely worth reading.Read more
9 customers mention historical, 9 positive, 0 negative
...must read that will leave you inspired and in wonder of this great ride through history.Read more
...The book is well researched and well written. Horse lovers and historical fiction readers would enjoy this easy-reading book.Read more
...It is also historical, so many things to learn from this book. Recommended!Read more
...Her enthusiasm for life, history, and horses piqued my interest in buying her book, “Pinto!” It is an awesome quick read that I really enjoyed....Read more
5 customers mention writing quality, 5 positive, 0 negative
...But the author does a great job in narrating it through the eyes of Pinto and making it fun, entertaining and captivating....Read more
...The book is well researched and well written. Horse lovers and historical fiction readers would enjoy this easy-reading book.Read more
...This book is a fun, exciting adventure, well written for a young reader, fast paced and easy to read....Read more
...Although cleverly written from the perspective of Pinto—Pinto and the other horses could talk to each other but not to humans—this book is based on...Read more
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- AngieReviewed in Australia on November 15, 2023
A beautifully-written tale of courage and loyalty
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