Publisher's Synopsis
Peter Rugg The Missing Man is a novel written by William Austin. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Peter Rugg, a wealthy merchant from Boston. Rugg is known for his arrogance and his tendency to boast about his wealth and success. One stormy night, while driving his carriage through the countryside, Rugg encounters a strange and otherworldly figure who curses him and sends him on a journey through time and space.The novel follows Rugg's strange and perilous journey as he tries to find his way back home. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a group of Quakers, a highwayman, and a beautiful young woman who becomes his companion. As he travels, Rugg begins to realize the true cost of his arrogance and the importance of humility and compassion.Peter Rugg The Missing Man is a classic tale of redemption and self-discovery, filled with adventure, suspense, and a touch of the supernatural. It is a timeless story that explores the human condition and the power of forgiveness and redemption. The novel has been praised for its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and powerful themes, and is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story.Just at twilight last summer a person stopped at the door of the late Mrs. Rugg. Mrs. Croft on coming to the door perceived a stranger, with a child by his side, in an old weather-beaten carriage, with a black horse. The stranger asked for Mrs. Rugg, and was informed that Mrs. Rugg had died at a good old age, more than twenty years before that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
