Publisher's Synopsis
Rudder Grange is a novel written by Frank Richard Stockton, first published in 1883. The book follows the story of a newly married couple, the Baxters, as they embark on a journey to the countryside to start their new life together. Along the way, they meet a quirky inventor named Elijah Pogram, who invites them to stay at his unique home, Rudder Grange. The house is built on a boat, and it sails on land, making for a one-of-a-kind living experience. The Baxters agree to stay at Rudder Grange, and they soon find themselves caught up in a series of comical adventures. From trying to catch a runaway cow to dealing with a mischievous ghost, the couple's life at Rudder Grange is far from dull. Along the way, they also learn valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of living life to the fullest.Rudder Grange is a charming and humorous book that captures the spirit of the American countryside in the late 19th century. It is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys lighthearted fiction and is interested in the history of rural America.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.
