The English Gentleman

by Douglas Sutherland

Book Overview

Tongue-in-cheek treatment of the legendary upper class man which examines his habits, actions and viewpoints concerning such diverse considerations as wardrobe, war, the Church and domestic habits.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0905649184
• ISBN13: 9780905649184
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Debrett's Peerage (UK)
• Length: 77 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The English Gentleman

Very amusing and entertaining. If you have ever known a true English Gentleman from the 30's or 40's it is spot on. A great gift book.

Excellent read

I don't have a lot of time for casual reading, but this small work is one of the funniest and most entertaining book I have ever had the pleasure to read. If you do a lot of heavy reading and only have time for an occasional leisure read, make sure this book is on your list.

For the True Clubman!

Do you wander around aimlessly in your tweed jacket with the leather patches on the elbows? Do you live off of money made three or more generations ago by a soundrel? Does the term "Preppy" offend you as being much too nouveau and personally insulting? Are you a "Clubman"? If any of these comments applies to you, or to anyone you know, then this is your kind of book. In addition to being hilarious, it is right on the money. After you finish it, buy a copy of Old Money: The Mythology of Wealth in America by Nelson Aldrich or anything by Lewis Lapham.

For the True Clubman!

Do you wander around aimlessly in your tweed jacket with the leather patches on the elbows? Do you live off of money made three or more generations ago by a soundrel? Does the term "Preppy" offend you as being much too nouveau and personally insulting? Are you a "Clubman"?If any of these comments applies to you, or to anyone you know, then this is your kind of book. In addition to being hilarious, it is right on the money.After you finish it, buy a copy of "Old Money" by Nelson Aldrich or anything by Lewis Lapham.