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Men We Meet in the Field; or, The Bullshire Hounds
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bagot, A. G., 1849-1915
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Men We Meet in the Field; or, The Bullshire Hounds" by A. G. Bagot is a collection of character sketches related to the world of hunting, written in the late 19th century. The work offers an insightful perspective on the hunting community, specifically the personalities encountered in the Bullshire hunting field, including various roles such as the Master, Huntsman, Secretary, and local Farmers. Through these portrayals, readers can expect a lively exploration of the social dynamics and character traits displayed in the hunting circle. The opening of the work sets the stage by highlighting the unique environment of the hunting field as a lens through which human character is revealed. The author introduces the Bullshire Hounds, emphasizing that each character-whether a determined huntsman or a whimsical local farmer-reveals different aspects of their personality amidst the excitement and unpredictability of the hunt. Bagot notes the contrasts between individuals such as the young and old members of the hunting community, the exciting journey of a day out with hounds, and the underlying social commentary on the transformations in traditional hunting practices. Overall, the beginning encapsulates a vivid sense of camaraderie and rivalry that defines the hunting experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Introductory
- The master
- The huntsman
- The whips
- The secretary
- The farmer
- The parson
- The doctor
- The dealers
- The grumbler
- The lady who hunts and rides
- The lady who hunts and does not ride
- The schoolboys
- The boaster
- Hodge
- The keeper
- The authority
- The blacksmith
- The runner
- The man at the toll-bar
- Who-whoop!
- The first of the season
- Uncle John's new horse
- The hog-backed stile.
- Credits:
- Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2016-12-07
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