02150cam a22003253u 4500 15387 UtSlPG 20260610133348.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805-1864 Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-16 Produced by Julie Barkley, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities" by Robert Smith Surtees is a humorous novel written in the mid-19th century. This book follows the eccentric and boisterous exploits of Mr. Jorrocks, a city grocer and enthusiastic fox hunter, as he navigates the colorful world of hunting and the sportsman lifestyle in Surrey, England. The narrative is characterized by its rich, playful language and satirical observations of the society surrounding the hunt. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the whimsical adventures that await Mr. Jorrocks. It introduces readers to the vibrant atmosphere of fox hunting in Surrey, marked by the camaraderie of the sportsmen and the unique charm of their gatherings. As Mr. Jorrocks prepares for a day of hunting, he reflects on the thrill of the chase while showcasing his personality through humorous anecdotes and lively interactions with fellow hunters. Their antics, coupled with engaging descriptions of the hunting scene, strike a balance between sporting excitement and comedic misadventures, effectively drawing readers into the lively world of the Surrey hunt. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction Hunting stories Fox hunting -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15387 56775 56775