Cripps, The Carrier

""Cripps, The Carrier: A Woodland Tale"" is a novel written by Richard Doddridge Blackmore and 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, delivering goods and parcels to various people in the area. Cripps is a simple, hardworking man who is well-liked by his customers and respected by his peers.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and the beauty of nature. It also touches on issues such as social class and the struggles of rural life. Throughout the story, Cripps encounters a variety of people, both good and bad, and he must navigate the challenges that come with his job and his personal life.As the title suggests, the novel is heavily influenced by the natural world, with vivid descriptions of the woodland and countryside that surround Cripps. The author's love of nature shines through in the writing, adding a poetic quality to the story.Overall, ""Cripps, The Carrier: A Woodland Tale"" is a charming and uplifting novel that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and the beauty of the natural world. It is a classic work of English literature that has endured for over a century and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.