The Phantom Rider

by Keith Robertson

From the dust 'Keith Robertson is well known for his exciting stories. This one is not only a mystery story, but one filled with humor-- and horses. It includes a horse fair, a beautiful and mysterious Arabian mare, men who love horses, and those who use them for their own profitable ends. Here is suspense and interest for all Keith Robertson fans, both old and new.'

222 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1955

About the author

Keith Robertson was born on May 9, 1914 in Dows, Iowa. He joined the Navy in 1931, and served as a radioman on a destroyer. Later, he attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating with a B.S. degree. He attributed his initial decision to study at the Academy to a "fanatical aversion to washing dishes." He said, "When I discovered that midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy did not wash dishes but were gentlemen by act of Congress, I promptly applied for entrance." Robertson served in World War II as captain of a destroyer. He was awarded five battle stars. He retired from the service as a captain in the United States Naval Reserve.

Robertson published his first book, Ticktock and Jim, in 1948. His writing career spanned 40 years. As a member of the Rutgers University Council on Children's Literature, he was active in encouraging aspiring authors.

He was married to Elizabeth Woodburn Robertson, a rare-book dealer, and had four children. He died of cancer at his home in Hopewell, New Jersey on September 23, 1991, aged 77.

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ Its a quaint story written in the 1950s - means more to read as it was my grandparents and based in Cornwall 🧡