The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes (1899)

The Strange Ride of Morrowbie Jukes is a novella written by Rudyard Kipling in 1899. The story follows the journey of Morrowbie Jukes, a British engineer who finds himself stranded in the desert after his horse runs away. He wanders into a walled village where he is taken in by the inhabitants, who are outcasts from society due to their leprosy. Jukes soon discovers that the village is a place of lawlessness and chaos, where the lepers are left to fend for themselves without any government or authority. He witnesses the brutal and savage behavior of the lepers, who have created their own hierarchy and social order. As Jukes tries to escape the village, he is captured and subjected to their bizarre customs and rituals. He is forced to confront his own prejudices and fears as he struggles to survive in this strange and terrifying world. The novella is a commentary on colonialism and the treatment of outcasts in society. It explores themes of isolation, fear, and the human condition. Kipling's vivid descriptions and powerful imagery create a haunting and unforgettable tale of survival and redemption.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.