The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes

By Rudyard Kipling

Book Overview

The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes is a novella written by Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1899. The story is set in India during the British Raj and follows the strange and terrifying experiences of a British man named Morrowbie Jukes.Jukes is a civil engineer who is working on a railway project in a remote part of India. One day, while out riding his horse, he becomes lost and stumbles upon a strange village inhabited by a group of outcastes, or untouchables, who are considered the lowest of the low in Indian society.Jukes is initially fascinated by the village and its inhabitants, but soon realizes that he is trapped there and unable to leave. He discovers that the outcastes have their own set of rules and customs, and that they are ruled by a powerful and mysterious figure known as the Headman.As Jukes tries to understand the ways of the outcastes and find a way to escape, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and preconceptions about Indian society. He also learns about the true nature of power and authority, and the ways in which they can be used to manipulate and control others.The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes is a haunting and thought-provoking tale that explores themes of colonialism, cultural difference, and the human condition. It is widely regarded as one of Kipling's most powerful and enduring works, and remains a classic of English literature to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165138786
• ISBN13: 9781165138784
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"