Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds (1865)

By Robert Smith Surtees

Book Overview

Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds is a novel written by Robert Smith Surtees and first published in 1865. The story follows the adventures of the eponymous Mr. Facey Romford, a wealthy and eccentric gentleman who is obsessed with fox hunting. Romford is determined to establish his own pack of hounds, and the novel chronicles his efforts to do so, as well as his relationships with various characters in the hunting community.The novel is set in the English countryside in the early 19th century and provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the world of fox hunting. It is filled with colorful characters, including other hunters, grooms, and Romford's own eccentric family members. The novel is also notable for its use of dialect and colloquial language, which adds to its authenticity and humor.Overall, Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds is a classic novel of English country life and a must-read for anyone interested in hunting, the countryside, or 19th-century literature.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: 1164104780
• ISBN13: 9781164104780
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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.