Ruggles of Red Gap

Ruggles of Red Gap is a novel written by Harry Leon Wilson, first published in 1915. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of Marmaduke Ruggles, an English valet who is accidentally left behind by his aristocratic employer while on vacation in the United States. Ruggles finds himself in the small western town of Red Gap, Washington, where he is taken in by a nouveau riche family, the Judsons. As Ruggles adjusts to life in Red Gap, he becomes a beloved member of the community and finds himself embroiled in various misadventures, including a wild west show, a bootlegging operation, and a political campaign. Along the way, he learns about American culture and values, and begins to question his own place in society.The novel is a humorous satire of American society and class distinctions, as seen through the eyes of an outsider. It explores themes of identity, social mobility, and the American dream. Ruggles of Red Gap has been adapted into several films and stage productions, and remains a beloved classic of American literature.1915. The humorous tale of a English valet who moves to an American town.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.