Publisher's Synopsis
The Captain's Toll Gate is a novel written by Frank R. Stockton. The story revolves around a captain named John Markley, who is the owner of a toll gate on a road that passes through a forest. The toll gate is used by travelers who have to pay a fee to pass through it. The captain is a kind and generous man who is loved by everyone in the village. However, his life takes a turn when a group of bandits start terrorizing the travelers and the village. The captain is forced to take action and protect his toll gate from the bandits. He is helped by a young girl named Bess, who is brave and resourceful. Together, they come up with a plan to defeat the bandits and restore peace to the village. The novel is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the power of community. Stockton's writing is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it a great read for anyone who enjoys action-packed stories set in a historical context.1904. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain�������s Tollgate were also quite popular. The story begins: A long, wide, and smoothly macadamized road stretched itself from the considerable town of Glenford onward and northward toward a gap in the distant mountains. It did not run through a level country, but rose and fell as if it had been a line of seaweed upon the long swells of the ocean. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
