Mr Facey Romfords Hounds [Paperback]

R S Surtees (Author)

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Publication Date: May 31, 1984

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.

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About the Author

Mrs Fanny Trollope is the nom-de-plume of Frances Trollope, English novelist, born near Bristol, in 1780. She first came to public notice with the publication of Domestic Manners of the Americans, and went on to publish over 100 volumes, including Jessie Phillips, and Michael Armstrong, Britain’s first “workhouse” novel She died in Florence in 1863. Anthony Trollope, well known author of the Barchester Chronicles, was her third son.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Alan Sutton Publ Ltd (May 31, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0862991544
• ISBN-13: 978-0862991548
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,555,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars font too small, December 12, 2010

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This review is from: Domestic Manners of the Americans (Nonsuch Classics) (Paperback)

I enjoyed the observations and occasional humor, but advise against buying this edition. The font is so small that I kept putting it down after a couple of pages -- and my eyesight is fine. I subsequently ordered a (free) Kindle edition whose font I could adjust, and read the book that way. I would give the book 3 or 4 stars -- just not this painful edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Poor presentation, January 22, 2010

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This review is from: Domestic Manners of the Americans (Nonsuch Classics) (Paperback)

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.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fox-hunting highjinks, May 16, 2006

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Bomojaz (South Central PA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr Facey Romfords Hounds (Paperback)

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.