Cupid On Crutches

Cupid On Crutches: Or One Summer At Narragansett Pier is a novel written by Augustus B. Wood and published in 1879. The story takes place during a summer at Narragansett Pier, a popular vacation spot in Rhode Island during the late 19th century. The main character, Jack Armitage, is a young man who has recently suffered an injury that has left him using crutches. Despite his physical limitations, Jack is determined to enjoy his summer at the beach and falls in love with a young woman named Edith. However, Edith is already engaged to another man, and Jack must navigate his feelings while trying to respect her relationship. Along the way, Jack befriends a group of young people who spend their days lounging on the beach and engaging in various leisure activities. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of living with a disability. Cupid On Crutches: Or One Summer At Narragansett Pier is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into life during the Gilded Age.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.