THE PHANTOMS OF THE FOOT-BRIDGE is a novel by Charles Egbert Craddock, published in 1895. The story revolves around a foot-bridge in a mountainous region, rumored to be haunted by various spirits. The protagonist, John Dundas, encounters Simeon Roxby, a local guide, who regales him with tales of the bridge's spectral inhabitants. Roxby recounts stories of a young woman who tragically lost her child on the bridge, a peddler who met a mysterious end, and a soldier who perished during the war. The eerie atmosphere of the bridge is further heightened by the appearance of a ghostly figure carrying a candle. As John and Roxby journey through the wilderness, they encounter Millicent, Roxby's niece, who exudes a sense of strength and independence. The novel delves into themes of loss, memory, and the supernatural, as the characters navigate the haunting presence of the foot-bridge and the mysteries that surround it.
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- Release Date 07/24/2024
- Authors Charles Egbert Craddock, A. B. Frost
- Language English
- Company Hardpress Publishing
- Weight 2.72 ounces
- Dimensions 6 x 0.11 x 9 inches
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