Peter Rugg, the Missing Man
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"Peter Rugg, the Missing Man" is a classic American short story by William Austin, originally published in 1824. This enduring tale follows the perplexing case of Peter Rugg, a man doomed to perpetually wander the roads of New England in his horse-drawn carriage, forever separated from his home and family. The story is framed as a series of encounters with various narrators who claim to have crossed paths with Rugg over the years, each adding a piece to the puzzle of his mysterious plight. Austin masterfully weaves elements of mystery, folklore, and the supernatural to create a haunting narrat...
"Peter Rugg, the Missing Man" is a classic American short story by William Austin, originally published in 1824. This enduring tale follows the perplexing case of Peter Rugg, a man doomed to perpetually wander the roads of New England in his horse-drawn carriage, forever separated from his home and family. The story is framed as a series of encounters with various narrators who claim to have crossed paths with Rugg over the years, each adding a piece to the puzzle of his mysterious plight. Austin masterfully weaves elements of mystery, folklore, and the supernatural to create a haunting narrative that explores themes of guilt, restlessness, and the consequences of unchecked anger. "Peter Rugg, the Missing Man" remains a compelling read, offering a glimpse into early 19th-century American life and the enduring power of a well-told ghost story. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
