Cripps, The Carrier

Cripps, The Carrier: A Woodland Tale is a novel written by Richard Doddridge Blackmore and originally published in 1883. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a man named Cripps, who works as a carrier and delivers goods throughout the region. Cripps is a simple man who loves nature and spends much of his time observing the wildlife around him. He is also a skilled storyteller and often entertains his customers with tales of his adventures in the woods. As the story progresses, Cripps finds himself embroiled in a local dispute between two wealthy landowners. He becomes a key figure in the conflict, using his wit and wisdom to help resolve the situation. Throughout the book, Blackmore paints a vivid picture of life in rural England in the late 19th century. He explores themes of community, friendship, and the importance of nature in our lives. Cripps, The Carrier: A Woodland Tale is a charming and heartwarming novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories of the English countryside and the people who live there.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.