Ruggles from Red Gap
by Harry Leon Wilson
Illustrated by F. R. Gruger
FIRST EDITION
ILLUSTRATED
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Copyright: 1915
While visiting Paris in 1908, upper class Lord Burnstead loses his butler playing poker. Egbert and Effie Floud bring Ruggles back to Red Gap, Washington. Effie wants to take advantage of Ruggles' upper class background to influence Egbert's hick lifestyle. However, Egbert is more interested in partying and he takes Ruggles to the local 'beer bust'. When word gets out that "Colonel Ruggles is staying with his close friends" in the local paper, the butler becomes a town celebrity. After befriending Mrs. Judson, a widow who he impresses with his culinary skills, Ruggles decides to strike out on his own and open a restaurant. His transition from servant to independent man will depend on its success.
Condition: This book is in good condition. Hardcover. No D/J. Cover is worn along edges and corners. Some damage to spine. The name Fritz is written along bottom page edge in black marker. Hinges tight. Binding slightly cocked. Text block and illustrated plates are crisp and clean.
371 pages plus adverts
5.25" x 7.5"
by Harry Leon Wilson
Illustrated by F. R. Gruger
FIRST EDITION
ILLUSTRATED
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Copyright: 1915
While visiting Paris in 1908, upper class Lord Burnstead loses his butler playing poker. Egbert and Effie Floud bring Ruggles back to Red Gap, Washington. Effie wants to take advantage of Ruggles' upper class background to influence Egbert's hick lifestyle. However, Egbert is more interested in partying and he takes Ruggles to the local 'beer bust'. When word gets out that "Colonel Ruggles is staying with his close friends" in the local paper, the butler becomes a town celebrity. After befriending Mrs. Judson, a widow who he impresses with his culinary skills, Ruggles decides to strike out on his own and open a restaurant. His transition from servant to independent man will depend on its success.
Condition: This book is in good condition. Hardcover. No D/J. Cover is worn along edges and corners. Some damage to spine. The name Fritz is written along bottom page edge in black marker. Hinges tight. Binding slightly cocked. Text block and illustrated plates are crisp and clean.
371 pages plus adverts
5.25" x 7.5"