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100 1 _aSurtees, Robert Smith,
_d1805-1864
245 1 0 _aJorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-16
508 _aProduced by Julie Barkley, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aHunting stories
653 _aFox hunting -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15387
999 _c56775
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