Boys and girls who loved Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague will find in this book a grand new favorite in the fiery Arabian stallion of unquenchable spirit who became one of the most famous horses of all time—the almost legendary Godolphin Arabian. Here is a tale of epic adventure, of steadfast courage and unwavering devotion, that will be read and loved as long as there are boys and girls to love great horses. 

He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the great stone stables of the Sultan of Morocco. Upon his heel was the white spot—symbol of speed; but upon his chest was the mark of the wheat ear—a sign of misfortune. And these two signs seemed to govern his life. Swift he was, swift as the wind, but time after time disaster almost overtook him. Beginning at the Sultan's court, the story sweeps across France and then into England, one exciting incident following fast upon another with the changing fortunes of the royal-blooded horse and the slim brown horseboy who cares for him.

How at last Sham becomes the possession of the Earl of Godolphin; how he becomes the most honored horse in England and the founder of a whole new line of Thoroughbreds (among them the illustrious Man o' War), makes a magnificent story. And Wesley Dennis's superb illustrations will delight every horse lover.

From the dust jacket