"Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities" by Robert Smith Surtees is a funny story set in the 1800's that tells about the wild adventures of Mr. Jorrocks. He's a funny grocer from the city who loves to chase foxes. The story is full of silly observations about the fancy hunting parties in Surrey, England. The book starts by showing how exciting and fun fox hunting is, with all the friendly hunters getting together. As Mr. Jorrocks gets ready to hunt, he thinks about how exciting it will be, and he jokes around with the other hunters. The book mixes exciting hunting scenes with funny mishaps to pull the reader into the lively world of the Surrey hunt.
Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities
By Robert Smith Surtees
A boisterous grocer trades city life for the thrill of the chase, turning the English countryside upside down with his fox-hunting escapades and comical blunders.
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About the AuthorRobert Smith Surtees was an English editor, novelist and sporting writer, widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family. He is remembered for his invented character of Jorrocks, a vulgar but good-natured sporting cockney grocer.
Robert Smith Surtees was an English editor, novelist and sporting writer, widely known as R. S. Surtees. He was the second son of Anthony Surtees of Hamsterley Hall, a member of an old County Durham family. He is remembered for his invented character of Jorrocks, a vulgar but good-natured sporting cockney grocer.
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