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M.J. Evans
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PINTO! Based Upon the True Story of the Longest Horseback Ride in History
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IGNORING ADVICE
Have any of you ever ignored sound advice, thinking you knew better? Admit it! We all have. The Overland Westerners were no different. In this excerpt, the men refuse to be deterred by the warnings of others...others who were older and wiser. They got into a heap of trouble as a result. I try to learn from the mistakes of others and not get in the same mess myself. When I haven't done so, I've always regretted it!
Book Excerpt
PINTO! Based Upon the True Story of the Longest Horseback Ride in History
We arrived in a town called “Cascadia” on May 16, 1912. Several of the townsfolk greeted us as though they were not accustomed to seeing strangers in their town and were happy for it. Both men and women were eager to talk to the Overland Westerners about our historic trip.
We learned that we were soon to face a terrible challenge.
“It’s too early to cross the mountains. The snow is still too deep,” said one man.
“If you should make it over the Hackassian Pass, you’d be the first to do so in 1912.”
“I wouldn’t try it if I were you,” one old-timer said. “I’ve lived here all my life. Many a man and beast has tried it this early, never to return.”
This did not sound good to me, and I decided a nice, warm stall sounded much better.
George patted me on the neck. “With Pinto here, we’ll make it. I’m sure of it.”
I gave George a look of skepticism. If I’d had eyebrows, I would have knotted them. I snorted and shook my head instead.
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