Handley Cross or Mr Jorrocks's Hunt
by Surtees, R. S. (illus.John Leech; intro Raymond Carr)
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- first
- Condition
- Fine, in protective sleeve.
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About This Item
London: R. S. Surtees Society, 1983. 1st thus. h/b. Fine, in protective sleeve.. 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6""). ÒThe best dialogue in Victorian fictionÕ says Raymond Carr in his excellent introduction to the SocietyÕs edition. he goes on to call this book Ôa great, if misshapen monument to (SurteesÕ) genius.Õ For Surtees himself it was much more, and he called it the best thing he had ever written. We would all be forgiben moments and passages where we agree Ð the interaction with Pigg, the baleful look at the Ôbon tonÕ the magical, hysterical hunting scenes and bawdy exchanges with impertinent washerwomen. Where else can one find these snaps of the early Victorian hunting, turnpike world? In the novel Jorrocks, who has taken the hounds at the invitation of the snobbish populace, arrives in the Spa town and proceeds to wreak havoc. With his inimitable Scottish huntsman he shows the people of Handley Cross that a city grocer can love Ôunting just as much as an hÕEarl. Facsimile of 1854 edition.
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- Bookseller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- IYC132853
- Title
- Handley Cross or Mr Jorrocks's Hunt
- Author
- Surtees, R. S. (illus.John Leech; intro Raymond Carr)
- Format/Binding
- H/b
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine, in protective sleeve.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st thus
- Publisher
- R. S. Surtees Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1983
- Pages
- 550
- Size
- 8vo (230 x 150 / 9"" x 6"")
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- facsimile, 1st thus, comedy, Surtees, illustration, Leech, Carr
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
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