The Headless Horseman

About “The Headless Horseman”

The Headless Horseman is a novel by Mayne Reid, first published in monthly installments from 1865 to 1866, and later released as a book in 1866. The story was inspired by the author’s experiences in the United States and is set in Texas. It draws from a folk tale of south Texas, focusing on a mysterious and eerie narrative centered around a headless horseman. The novel reflects elements of local legend and the author’s personal observations of the region. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)