A Famous Fox-Hunter: Reminiscences Of The Late Thomas Assheton Smith Or The Pursuits Of An English Country Gentleman (1893)

By John Eardley Eardley-Wilmot and John Eardley-Wilmot

Book Overview

""A Famous Fox-Hunter: Reminiscences Of The Late Thomas Assheton Smith Or The Pursuits Of An English Country Gentleman"" is a book written by John Eardley-Wilmot and published in 1893. The book is a memoir of the life of Thomas Assheton Smith, an English country gentleman who was renowned for his fox-hunting skills. The author, who was a friend of Smith's, provides a detailed account of Smith's life, from his childhood to his death. The book covers Smith's passion for hunting, his love for horses and dogs, his involvement in the local community, and his relationships with his family and friends. The author also shares his own experiences of hunting with Smith and provides insights into the social and cultural context of hunting in 19th century England. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable man and a vivid portrait of the world in which he lived.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436726689
• ISBN13: 9781436726689
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"