The Canyon Wren

The Canyon Wren is the third book in MartÍn Prechtels trilogy, The Story of My Horses, and follows the author's effort to gather up old-style Indian Ponies. It takes us back to the wild land and the beauty of ranchito New Mexico, where the family herd of rare Spanish/Native New Mexico horses play out unexpected peculiarities and surprising horse antics. It emphasizes the importance of seeing the humor and beauty in the world and requires a lot of simple skills to live a simple life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2023
Publisher: North Star Press of Saint Cloud Inc

The Canyon Wren, a captivating continuation and delightful twist to Martín Prechtel's trilogy, The Story of My Horses, picks up seamlessly where The Wild Rose left off. This third installment in the series transports the story far from the tumultuous times, challenges, and betrayals encountered in the author's quest to gather up the old-style Indian Ponies of his youth. Instead, it takes us back into the untamed wilderness and the breathtaking beauty of ranchito New Mexico, where the author's new family, along with their family herd of rare Spanish/Native New Mexico horses, embarks on a series of unexpected peculiarities and astonishing horse antics that challenge the prevailing notions of what mainstream culture believes defines horses and the people who have them.

If the first book, The Mare and the Mouse, can be likened to discovering a closed treasure chest, and the second book, The Wild Rose, is the retrieval of the lost keys to that chest, then The Canyon Wren is the treasure itself. While many desire a simple life, it is impossible to live a simple life in a simple manner. It requires a multitude of simple skills. One such skill is the ability to find humor and beauty in the world around us.

The Canyon Wren delves deeper into the intricate relationships between humans and horses, exploring the profound bond that forms between them. Through the characters' experiences, Prechtel sheds light on the complexities of human emotions, societal pressures, and the search for meaning and fulfillment. The novel also delves into the history and culture of New Mexico, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions that have shaped the region.

With its captivating storytelling, vivid descriptions, and relatable characters, The Canyon Wren is a must-read for anyone who loves horses, nature, or simply a well-crafted story. It serves as a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to transport readers to new worlds and perspectives. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this remarkable novel, prepare to be swept away by the magic of the wild and the beauty of the human-horse bond.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 149 x 210 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682011294