| Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds |  | Author: R.s. Surtees
Publisher: R.S.Surtees Society
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 6348996
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Facsimile Ed
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 6 x 1.7
ISBN: 0950769711
EAN: 9780950769714
ASIN: 0950769711
Publication Date: September 1, 1982
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Condition: BC3-a Beautiful facsimile edition of original book published by R.S.Surtees Society for the Folio Society, 1982. Red boards with gilt lettering and illustration on cover and spine. Both full color & bw illustrations by John Leech & Halbot Browne. Gold slipcase with minor wear. Book has small chip on bottom spine, else fine.
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Fox-hunting highjinks May 16, 2006
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
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.
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