The Horse Fair (1895) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120762870 : 1120762871 : 07 Dec 2009 : The Horse Fair is a novel written by James Baldwin in 1895. The story takes place in New York City during the late 19th century and centers around a group of horse traders who gather at the annual horse fair to buy and sell horses. The main character is a young man named John, who is determined to make a name for himself in the horse trading business.As John navigates the world of horse trading, he encounters a variety of characters, including a wealthy horse dealer named Mr. Carrington, a shrewd horse trader named Tom, and a beautiful young woman named Lucy. John is drawn to Lucy, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to Mr. Carrington.Throughout the novel, Baldwin explores themes of ambition, greed, and love. John is determined to succeed in the horse trading business, but he must also navigate the corrupt and cutthroat world of horse trading. Meanwhile, Lucy must