Ruggles of Red Gap (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Hagedorn, Hermann Leon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440061564 ISBN 13 : 9781440061561

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Ruggles in Red Gap is a lively, funny tale about manners, mischief, and finding a place on the American frontier.

A wry English observer narrates a world of quick wit, sharp social games, and unexpected romance as communities clash and bonds form.

Set in Red Gap, the story follows one man’s clever travels through social hierarchies, boisterous gatherings, and a landscape that forces new loyalties. It blends satire with warmth, showing how traditions adapt when people from different worlds meet.

• A sharp, humorous voice that skewers pretensions and celebrates belonging
• Gentle satire of English restraint meeting American exuberance
• Colorful neighbors, bold schemes, and social maneuvering on the frontier
• A mix of mischief, romance, and a bid for communal harmony

Ideal for readers who enjoy witty social comedies set against a frontier backdrop, where culture and character collide with charm and laughs.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Frontispiece FACING PAGB Wonderful! Now he looks like some one! .. 36 Mrs. Ballard, allow me to make you acquainted with my friend Colonel Ruggles! Thus Cousin Egbert performed his ceremony .. 134 Why, look at Mr. Barker hes actually taken up with you right away, and him usually so suspicious of strangers 174 I was shocked to observe the Honourable George and Cousin Egbert waltzing madly with the cow-persons, Hank and Buck 256 Mis Kenner set down to the piano and sung some coon songs that tickled him most to death 284 I stood in the back door of the Grill giving upon the alley, where I mused rather excitedly .. 304 For an hour there were heard quite all over the house words of the most explosive character .
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Biographie de l'auteur

Harry Leon Wilson (May 1, 1867 – June 28, 1939) was an American novelist and dramatist best known for his novels Ruggles of Red Gap and Merton of the Movies. His novel Bunker Bean helped popularize the term flapper.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440061564
• ISBN 13: 9781440061561
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 400
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