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Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

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The novel is set in the world of English fox hunting and offers a satirical look at the sporting pursuits, social customs, and eccentric characters of the time. Jorrocks, with his colorful language and boisterous personality, serves as a humorous guide through various misadventures, hunts, and social gatherings.Surtees' work is celebrated for its wit, vivid characters, and lively depiction of ... Read more

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The novel is set in the world of English fox hunting and offers a satirical look at the sporting pursuits, social customs, and eccentric characters of the time. Jorrocks, with his colorful language and boisterous personality, serves as a humorous guide through various misadventures, hunts, and social gatherings.Surtees' work is celebrated for its wit, vivid characters, and lively depiction of
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

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In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," the protagonist, Mr. Sponge, embarks on a sporting journey through the English countryside, encountering various characters and engaging in a series of adventures related to hunting, horse racing, and other rural pursuits. The novel satirizes the eccentricities and foibles of the English upper class and rural society of the time.Robert Smith Surtees' writing style ... Read more

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In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," the protagonist, Mr. Sponge, embarks on a sporting journey through the English countryside, encountering various characters and engaging in a series of adventures related to hunting, horse racing, and other rural pursuits. The novel satirizes the eccentricities and foibles of the English upper class and rural society of the time.Robert Smith Surtees' writing style
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

A Witty Chronicle of Country Pursuits and Social Satire

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In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," Robert Smith Surtees masterfully intertwines the comedic and critical exploration of Victorian society'Äôs upper echelons through the misadventures of the protagonist, Mr. Sponge. The novel is renowned for its vivid characterizations and sharp wit, encapsulating the anthropological detail of the social milieu of the hunting gentry. Surtees employs a colloquial yet ... Read more

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In "Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour," Robert Smith Surtees masterfully intertwines the comedic and critical exploration of Victorian society'Äôs upper echelons through the misadventures of the protagonist, Mr. Sponge. The novel is renowned for its vivid characterizations and sharp wit, encapsulating the anthropological detail of the social milieu of the hunting gentry. Surtees employs a colloquial yet
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

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"Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour" by Robert Smith Surtees. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for ... Read more

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"Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour" by Robert Smith Surtees. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour

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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by the English editor, novelist and sporting writer, Robert Smith Surtees.He widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family. ... Read more

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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by the English editor, novelist and sporting writer, Robert Smith Surtees.He widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family.
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"Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England

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The story centers around a wealthy and influential commoner, who, despite his affluence, remains deeply rooted in the everyday concerns of common life. The title character, known as "Ask Mamma," is a man of substantial means but is portrayed with a blend of wit and satire.As the narrative unfolds, the plot explores the social dynamics and eccentricities of the time. It delves into the humorous ... Read more

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The story centers around a wealthy and influential commoner, who, despite his affluence, remains deeply rooted in the everyday concerns of common life. The title character, known as "Ask Mamma," is a man of substantial means but is portrayed with a blend of wit and satire.As the narrative unfolds, the plot explores the social dynamics and eccentricities of the time. It delves into the humorous
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The Richest Commoner In England

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Ask Momma : or The Richest Commoner In EnglandNow Mrs. Pringle had always had a very laudable admiration of fox-hunters. She thought the best introduction for a young man of fortune was at the cover side, and though Jerry Pringle (who looked upon them as synonymous) had always denounced "gamblin' and huntin'" as the two greatest vices of the day, she could never come in to that opinion, as far as ... Read more

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Ask Momma : or The Richest Commoner In EnglandNow Mrs. Pringle had always had a very laudable admiration of fox-hunters. She thought the best introduction for a young man of fortune was at the cover side, and though Jerry Pringle (who looked upon them as synonymous) had always denounced "gamblin' and huntin'" as the two greatest vices of the day, she could never come in to that opinion, as far as
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Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour (Unabridged)

by Robert Smith Surtees ...

Narrated by Billy Crawford ...

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In the quaint countryside of 19th century England, Mr. Sponge, a cunning and unscrupulous sportsman, embarks on a scandalous sporting tour. With his trusty companion, Jack Spraggott, he swindles, cheats, and manipulates his way through a series of hilarious misadventures. From fox hunts to horse races, Mr. Sponge's antics leave a trail of chaos and laughter in their wake. But as his schemes grow ... Read more

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In the quaint countryside of 19th century England, Mr. Sponge, a cunning and unscrupulous sportsman, embarks on a scandalous sporting tour. With his trusty companion, Jack Spraggott, he swindles, cheats, and manipulates his way through a series of hilarious misadventures. From fox hunts to horse races, Mr. Sponge's antics leave a trail of chaos and laughter in their wake. But as his schemes grow
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Ask Mamma (Unabridged)

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by ROBERT SMITH SURTEES ...

Narrated by Wendy Cranford, Barbara Centini, Irene Jones, Brittany Bystron ...

Unabridged

17 hours 35 min

Considering that Billy Pringle, or Fine Billy, as his good-natured friends called him, was only an underbred chap, he was as good an imitation of a Swell as ever we saw. He had all the airy dreaminess of a hereditary high flyer, while his big talk and off-hand manner strengthened the delusion. It was only when you came to close quarters with him and found that though he talked in pounds he acted ... Read more

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Considering that Billy Pringle, or Fine Billy, as his good-natured friends called him, was only an underbred chap, he was as good an imitation of a Swell as ever we saw. He had all the airy dreaminess of a hereditary high flyer, while his big talk and off-hand manner strengthened the delusion. It was only when you came to close quarters with him and found that though he talked in pounds he acted
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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour (Unabridged)

by ROBERT SMITH SURTEES ...

Narrated by Anthony Palafox ...

Unabridged

20 hours 9 min

Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour is a delightful comic satire of the fox-hunting fraternity of the mid 19th Century. Surtees takes great pleasure in creating comic personalities and dialogue and resembles the later Pickwick Papers of Dickens, whose style may well have been influenced by Surtees. The story follows the eponymous Soapy Sponge, a Victorian freeloader and confidence trickster, who manages to ... Read more

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Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour is a delightful comic satire of the fox-hunting fraternity of the mid 19th Century. Surtees takes great pleasure in creating comic personalities and dialogue and resembles the later Pickwick Papers of Dickens, whose style may well have been influenced by Surtees. The story follows the eponymous Soapy Sponge, a Victorian freeloader and confidence trickster, who manages to
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"Ask Mamma"; or, The Richest Commoner In England

Enriched edition. Eccentric Characters and Satirical Wit in Rural England

by Robert Smith Surtees, Dean Dawson ...

"Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England" is a notable work by Robert Smith Surtees that deftly combines humor, social observation, and vivid characterizations within the framework of Victorian society. This novel articulates the story of a wealthy commoner, intertwining satire with the era's class dynamics, and is significant in its exploration of the rich tapestry of English social life. ... Read more

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"Ask Mamma; or, The Richest Commoner in England" is a notable work by Robert Smith Surtees that deftly combines humor, social observation, and vivid characterizations within the framework of Victorian society. This novel articulates the story of a wealthy commoner, intertwining satire with the era's class dynamics, and is significant in its exploration of the rich tapestry of English social life.
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Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

Enriched edition. An Eccentric Grocer's Humorous Adventures in 19th-Century England

by Robert Smith Surtees, Dean Dawson ...

In "Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities," Robert Smith Surtees presents a delightful satire of 19th-century English country life, centered around the exuberant character of Mr. Jorrocks, a commercial traveler with an insatiable passion for hunting and socializing. The narrative intertwines rich humor, vivid descriptions, and a wealth of observational wit, encapsulating the quirks of various social ... Read more

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In "Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities," Robert Smith Surtees presents a delightful satire of 19th-century English country life, centered around the exuberant character of Mr. Jorrocks, a commercial traveler with an insatiable passion for hunting and socializing. The narrative intertwines rich humor, vivid descriptions, and a wealth of observational wit, encapsulating the quirks of various social
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