Horse or Blacksmith? (1897)

Horse Or Blacksmith? is a novel written by Nat Gould and first published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young man named Tom Berrington who is torn between his love for horses and his desire to become a blacksmith. Tom's father is a successful horse trainer and expects his son to follow in his footsteps, but Tom's passion lies in working with metal and creating beautiful objects.As Tom struggles to find his place in the world, he is faced with a series of challenges and setbacks. He must prove himself as a blacksmith, despite the prejudice and skepticism of those around him. He also falls in love with a young woman named Nellie, who shares his love of horses but does not understand his passion for metalworking.Throughout the novel, Tom must navigate these obstacles and make difficult choices about his future. Will he follow his heart and pursue his dreams of becoming a blacksmith, or will he succumb to the pressure of his family and continue working with horses?Horse Or Blacksmith? is a classic tale of following one's passions and overcoming adversity. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.