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Yet when books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them.

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Yet when books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them.

Tags: animals, books, friendship, horse, horse companionship, horses, literature, pets

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About Walter Farley

Walter Farley (born Walter Lorimer Farley, 26 June 1915 – 16 October 1989) was an American author, primarily of horse stories for children. His first and most famous work was The Black Stallion (1941), the success of which led to many sequels over decades; the series has been continued since his death by his son Steven.