Hunting Sketches (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162667027)

Hunting Sketches is a collection of short stories written by the renowned British author, Anthony Trollope. The book is centered around the theme of fox hunting, a popular sport in England during the 19th century. The stories are set in the countryside and provide vivid descriptions of the landscapes, characters, and events that take place during the hunts. Trollope's writing style is known for its humor, wit, and keen observation of human behavior, which is evident in these stories as well.The book contains ten stories, each with its own unique plot and cast of characters. Some of the stories focus on the thrill of the hunt, while others delve into the social dynamics and relationships between the hunters and their peers. Overall, Hunting Sketches is a delightful read for anyone interested in English culture, countryside life, and the sport of fox hunting. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era and provides an entertaining and insightful commentary on the society of the time.And there is much excellent good sense in the mode of riding adopted by such gentlemen. Some men ride for hunting, some for jumping, and some for exercise; some, no doubt, for all three of these things. Given a man with a desire for the latter, no taste for the second, and some partiality for the first, and he cannot do better than ride in the manner I am describing. He may be sure that he will not find himself alone; and he may be sure also that he will incur none of that ridicule which the non-hunting man is disposed to think must be attached to such a pursuit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN-10: 1162667028
ISBN-13: 9781162667027
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.08d