One Hoss Shay: With Its Companion Poems How The Old Horse Won The Bet And The Broomstick Train

The One Hoss Shay is a collection of three poems written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The titular poem tells the story of a horse-drawn carriage that is built so perfectly that every part of it is of equal strength and durability. However, after one hundred years of use, the carriage suddenly collapses into a pile of dust and debris, leaving the driver unharmed. The second poem, How The Old Horse Won The Bet, is a humorous tale about a racehorse who outsmarts his competitors and wins a bet for his owner. The final poem, The Broomstick Train, is a whimsical story about a group of children who imagine a train made entirely out of broomsticks. Together, these three poems showcase Holmes' wit and creativity, and provide a delightful reading experience for all ages.From Poetical Works Of Oliver Wendell Holmes.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.