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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWilson, Harry Leon,
_d1867-1939
245 1 0 _aRuggles of Red Gap
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aText file produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Ruggles of Red Gap" by Harry Leon Wilson is a comedic novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around Ruggles, a British valet in service to the Honourable George Augustus Vane-Basingwell, who becomes embroiled in a cultural and social upheaval when he loses a wager and is "won" by an American family, the Flouds. The narrative promises a humorous exploration of class differences, culture clash, and Ruggles’ journey from a proper English gentleman's servant to a rather reluctant member of an American household. At the start of the novel, Ruggles is preparing the Honourable George for an evening out in Paris, discussing the potential implications of lobster on his complexion while the Honourable George eagerly anticipates a poker game with Americans, hinting at both his gambling misadventures and his complicated character. The opening reveals the tensions between the British and American characters, foreshadowing the comedic chaos that will ensue. Ruggles’ observations about George's flaws and the awkwardness of social interactions set a humorous tone, while his superstitions about a gypsy's prophecy about change on his fortieth birthday suggest an impending upheaval in his orderly life. As the narrative unfolds, Ruggles is pushed into an unexpected adventure filled with unique characters and comedic situations, hinting at the challenges he will face as he navigates his new, unanticipated role in American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHumorous stories
653 _aValets -- Fiction
653 _aWashington (State) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9151
999 _c50962
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