what book had Faraway Moses in it?

[zzr-rider9]

Am desperately trying to remember what book I read which had the character of Faraway Moses in .... I think it could have been by Violet Needham but not sure.... think there was a character in it called Witch Hazel too. There was a picture on the front of it of a boy on a horse, pulling a canal boat... or something like that. It was in the late 50s I think. Could anyone help identify the book? Was it something like 'The Constant Soldier' or some other similar title? Any info would be gratefully appreciated!

[woofgang]

go to www.abebooks.co.uk, enter the reading room, click on booksleuth and post your question there...

[zzr-rider9]

thanks for the tip, but it may not even get placed on there, it is so busy.. have tried anyway. Would still appreciate any guidance on this from readers of this column.

[Suzen]

There's a character called Far Away Moses in Mark Twain's "The Innocents Abroad" but, from your description of the cover, I don't think it's the same book you're looking for. Quite an amusing read all the same though....

[kingchel]

The book was Black Riders by Violet Needham. I do not know if you still want to know the answer but there it is!

[zzr-rider9]

I did find out the answer but many thanks for your reply! Shall now take this off the site. Best wishes zzr-rider9