Hunting Sketches

Hunting Sketches

by Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope's collection of humorous essays on hunting in 19th century Britain. Trollope describes the different types of hunters commonly found in the British countryside, from the enthusiastic but inexperienced novice to the seasoned veteran. His witty and observant writing provides a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and traditions of the time.

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Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves ar...

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