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Title: Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Julie Barkley, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805-1864

EBook No.: 15387

Published: Mar 16, 2005

Downloads: 125

Language: English

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Hunting stories

Subject: Fox hunting -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T19:33:08Z Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

This edition has images.

Title: Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities

Note: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Julie Barkley, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.

Summary: "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.)

Author: Surtees, Robert Smith, 1805-1864

EBook No.: 15387

Published: Mar 16, 2005

Downloads: 125

Language: English

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Hunting stories

Subject: Fox hunting -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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