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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1843Original Publisher: R. BentleySubjects: London (England)Biography ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This title tells the story of how "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens came to be written - out of Dickens's deep conviction that Christian people must help the poor and needy - and of how it has been taken to people's hearts, from first publication to the latest Muppet version. The first few chapters set the scene and introduce the book, describing how and why it was written. Then comes Dickens's text. The story of what has happened since rounds off the book. The Dickens text has the original Leech line engravings. Other illustrations are drawn from different editions and versions, including some film stills and so on. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Providing a background to current events affecting NATO, this book lists considerations on which today's and tomorrow's decisions have to be based. Its conclusion is that the unfreezing of the cold war challenges those involved to be actors, rather than remaining reluctant spectators, in the shaping of a common future; that West Europeans in particular have the responsibility to develop economic, political and security structures which will be a beacon for the East, whilst encouraging the Unites States to remain committed to their continent. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Bradbury and Evans in 1858 in 465 pages; Subjects: Fiction / Classics; Fiction / Sagas; Fiction / Historical; Fiction / Literary; Humor / General; Literary Criticism / General; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Social Science / Social Classes; Sports & Recreation / Hunting; ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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RS Surtees is the master of foxhunting fiction

RS Surtees is the indispensable source or foxhunting fans, and of all Surtees books Mr Sponges Sporting Tour is an excellent primer for all the others.It is sport-based, with excellent characterizations of the life and people in that time.
The author follows the habits of the times in attaching names to people that are meant to describe their character, which can be a little wearing to the modern reader.But in terms of the modern reader understanding the appeal of foxhunting and the methods (and madness) of the original era, this book can't be beat.
As to the book itself, Nonsuch has produced a beautiful little volume with the heft to make one feel he is reading something worthwhile.

Mr Sponge in 100 Words
A picaresque, following 'Soapey' Sponge - a sportsman but not quite agentleman - as he foxhunts and fortune-hunts his way around England. Heexploits (as Surtees satirises) the failings of those he encounters -Waffles (spendthrift), Jawleyford (humbug), Puffington (parvenu),Jogglebury (foolish), Scattercash (debauched)... Only coarse LordScamperdale consistently detests him. People invite him to stay butstruggle to evict him. His selfishness diminishes only on meeting &falling for lovely Lucy Glitters while hunting . Lacks sympatheticcharacters, silly names and voices abound and overlong given its lightnessand looseness. Terrific foxhunting detail & a delightlful, surprisingending.

Rating : 54.6% Moments of Beauty(5) Characterisation (6) Sincerity (6) Humour (6) Adhesiveness (5)Profundity - Social (6) Profundity - Maetaphysical (2) Sense of Place (8)Significance (5) Structure & Plotting (6) Style - Readability (7) Style- Virtuosity & Uniqueness (5) Theme - Strength & Unity (4) ... Read more

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Facey with an Introduction is a trickster who takes advantage of society's greed and gullibility, and gets away with it.This brisk, entertaining novel is the sequel to Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour. ... Read more

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Poor presentation
Disappointed to find the print too small & pale on the pages, as if they skimped on ink! Hard to read. Got it as a gift for my elderly mother, but won't give it to her; can barely read it myself.

Fox-hunting highjinks
Robert Smith Surtees devoted his life basically to two things: fox hunting and novel writing, actually combining both into a single pursuit. He wrote a number of delightful novels centering around the fox-hunting society in and about Durham, England; this was his last book, published posthumously, and among his best. Facey Romford is a confidence trickster who passes himself off as his wealthy namesake, using the other's stationery to pull off the switch. He becomes Master of the Hounds of the Heavyside Hunt, and from that vantage point we are privy to all kinds of characters and happenings. The novel ends with Facey and his new bride going to Australia, not in disgrace, as was hoped by all who knew him, but where his fortunes only increase and all is well. Surtees's humor is broad and ruthless, and his observations on what makes this society tick are keen and perceptive. The novel presents an entertaining look at the sporting side of Victorian England. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more