Isbn: 9781331820666 - selections by frederick barne (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a lyrical and entertaining collection of verses which provides a glimpse back in time into the hunts, races, and social events of the 19th century English countryside. With first-hand accounts of fox hunts galloping through the English countryside and tales of sporting figures and local characters, the author captures both the thrill and camaraderie of a bygone era. Through analysis of the themes present in the poems, the reader will gain an understanding of the social and cultural landscape of the upper classes during a period of major social and political change. This book will be of value to those with an interest in the history of hunting, horse racing, and the broader social and cultural outlook of the Victorian era. 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.…