Horse Or Blacksmith? is a novel written by Nat Gould and originally published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young man named Arthur Linton who is torn between his love for horse racing and his duty to his family's blacksmith business. Arthur's passion for horses leads him to become a successful jockey, but his success comes at a cost. He neglects his responsibilities at the blacksmith shop and his family's financial situation worsens. Arthur must eventually make a choice between his two passions and decide whether to continue racing or return to the blacksmith business to save his family from ruin. The novel is a classic tale of following one's dreams and the sacrifices that come with them. It also provides a glimpse into the world of horse racing in the late 19th century.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.