The Wooden Horse (1915)

The Wooden Horse is a novel written by British author Hugh Walpole and first published in 1915. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the lives of two cousins, John and Christopher, who grow up together in a small English village. John is the son of a wealthy businessman, while Christopher is the son of a poor farmer.As they grow older, John becomes increasingly distant and aloof, while Christopher remains kind and compassionate. When John inherits his father's fortune, he becomes even more arrogant and selfish, causing a rift between the two cousins.However, when World War I breaks out, both John and Christopher join the army and are sent to fight in France. It is there that they are reunited and forced to rely on each other for survival. They become prisoners of war and are sent to a camp in Germany.In the camp, the prisoners devise a plan to escape by building a wooden horse and hiding inside it. The plan is successful, and John and Christopher make their way back to England.The Wooden Horse is a gripping tale of friendship, loyalty, and survival. It explores themes of class, wealth, and war, and is a powerful commentary on the human condition. Walpole's writing is vivid and engaging, and his characters are complex and well-developed. The book remains a classic of English literature and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War I or the human experience in times of conflict.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.