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Step into the world of the Harkaway Hunt Ball, where social glitter meets the thrill of the chase.
This collection sketches foxhunter society through lively scenes of balls, weddings, and witty chatter. The book presents a vivid snapshot of manicured sport, fashionable fuss, and the playful rivalries that color a season's finale.
Characters like Lady Tommy and Lord Daisyfield mingle with farmers, grooms, and the town's gossip, all amid champagne toasts, flirtations, and the occasional mischief. The tone is light, humorous, and keen on capturing the social rituals that surround hunts, balls, and the Pink Wedding rumor that's part of the season's spice.
- Bright dialogue and vivid vignettes of ballrooms, hotels, and town halls.
- Portraits of society figures, from lords to loutish gentlemen, in festive, sometimes cheeky moments.
- A peek at wedding plans, gifts, and the comic scramble of friends and family.
- Warm, ironic observations about hunting life and its social rituals.
Ideal for readers who enjoy light, character-driven humor set in a hunting world rich with social color.
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Flowers of the Hunt: With Fourth Illustrations by the Author (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an insightful and entertaining glimpse into the lives of various figures in the fox hunting community through the lens of the author, an avid sportsman, and keen observer of human nature. As a historical snapshot, the book captures a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when fox hunting was a popular and well-established pastime. The author's presence in the sporting community grants him access to a colorful cast of characters, including flamboyant equestrian Lord Daisyeld and the sharp-witted huntsman Tom Tootler. The author's astute observations form the foundation for a series of vivid biographical sketches in which the personalities of his subjects leap from the page. Each sketch is a miniature masterpiece, providing insights into the characters' foibles, passions, and motivations, forming a fascinating portrait of the hunting set as a whole. Through the author's eyes, we witness not only the camaraderie and excitement of the chase but also the eccentricities and rivalries that exist beneath the surface. The author's thoughtful exploration of the nuances of the hunting community reveals the human complexities and frailties that lie at its heart, making this book an insightful and entertaining read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331264613_0
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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 258 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.54 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1331264618
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Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 258 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25919928/2
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