Excerpt from A Knight of the Highway
Came to a sudden stop. Some thing in the nature of a spasm, so human was it, communicated itself from car to car, and each in turn ceased to move. The jar wakened Rossiter, out stretched upon the top of some boxes and bales, from a heavy sleep, and on Opening his eyes and finding himself encompassed by a breathless tropical blackness he did not for an instant realize where he was. He put out his hand and encountered the boards of the car-roof just above his head. Then he recalled his whereabouts. He was streaming with perspiration, for the atmosphere of the confined space was stifling. All day the pitiless September sun had.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This captivating novel follows the tale of Rossiter, a man at a crossroads, who by chance encounters two young brothers in need of assistance. As he embarks on a journey as a hop-picker with his newfound companions, Rossiter grapples with his checkered past and contemplates the possibilities of redemption. Along the way, he confronts societal expectations and evaluates his own beliefs and ambitions. Through the lens of Rossiter's introspective narrative, this book delves into themes of personal responsibility, resilience, and the power of second chances. Ultimately, it imparts the valuable lesson that even those who have strayed from their path can find hope and purpose within themselves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331760634_0
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