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In this chapter titled The Man Who Hunts and Does Like It, introduces a thoughtful portrait of a hunter whose relationship with fox-hunting is marked by equal parts passion and perplexity. He is not a novice or a casual participant, but someone deeply committed, whose love for the sport remains strong even as he wrestles with its many trials. His experience highlights a unique paradox: the hunt brings immense joy and yet demands unrelenting sacrifice, testing both his patience and priorities. Weather,…-
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The Little Wretch
The Little Wretch begins with Mrs. Hilary Musgrave sternly condemning young Johnny Tompkins, labeling him with disdain for his past indiscretions. To her, Johnny represents wasted potential and a dangerous flirtation with crime, especially after he embezzled nearly a thousand pounds. The fact that he wasn’t prosecuted, thanks to Hilary Musgrave’s influence, unsettles her more than she lets on. Mr. Carter, however, adopts his usual inquisitive charm, prodding gently at Mrs. Musgrave’s harsh…-
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The Lady Who Rides to Hounds
In this chapter titled The Lady Who Rides to Hounds, introduces a compelling exploration of how women have steadily redefined their place within the traditional sport of fox-hunting. Historically seen as a male preserve, hunting has gradually welcomed a new presence in the field—ladies whose grace, discipline, and growing confidence have quietly transformed the tone and image of the sport. These women, many of whom received refined equestrian training from an early age, now participate not just as…-
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The Huntsman
The Huntsman opens beneath a scorching sky, where the heat clings to every surface, and not even a whisper of breeze disturbs the forest edge. Yegor Vlassitch walks with a leisurely stride, dressed in a worn red shirt and patched trousers, his rifle slung across one shoulder. His presence, however casual, holds a weight that disturbs the stillness. From a nearby thicket, Pelagea appears—her frame slight, her face flushed from labor, and her voice timid but tinged with longing. Their meeting feels more…-
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The Hunting Parson
In this chapter titled The Hunting Parson, the narrative explores the tension between religious expectation and recreational freedom, using the keyword as a thematic gateway into a long-standing cultural contradiction. The hunting parson is presented as a man caught between duty and desire, embodying a kind of moral paradox that society refuses to accept easily. Though clergy are often presumed to lead lives of unrelenting solemnity, the chapter opens with a challenge to that perception, questioning…-
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The Hunting Farmer
In this chapter titled The Hunting Farmer, introduces a reflection on the integral yet often underappreciated figure in English hunting culture—the farmer who rides to hounds. These individuals are not mere spectators or passive landowners but key participants whose involvement ensures the survival and continuity of the sport. Their cooperation allows access to vast rural landscapes, often managed with deep knowledge and a generational connection to the countryside. Without their support, hunting in…-
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The House Opposite
The House Opposite begins with a spirited recounting of a young man's misadventure—Algy Groom’s ill-fated Paris escapade. Meant to immerse himself in the French language, Algy instead found himself parted from a tidy sum, one hundred pounds entrusted by his father. What could have been a cautionary tale becomes, in the narrator’s telling, the launchpad for a richer conversation about youthful transgressions, the slipperiness of good intentions, and how mischief often disguises itself as experience.…-
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The Gay Old Dog [1917]
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The Gay Old Dog opens with Jo Hertz, a middle-aged bachelor, navigating the lively streets of Chicago as troops prepare to march off to war. The festive chaos of the city contrasts sharply with Jo's internal stillness—a quiet longing that has been buried beneath years of indulgence and denial. While others look to the future with hope or fear, Jo stands suspended in the past, contemplating the pieces of life he never got to live. It is this emotional disconnect, set against a backdrop of patriotic…-
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The Circus Boys Across the Continent by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous novel that follows the journey of two young men working in a circus as they travel across America, facing thrilling challenges and uncovering excitement along the way.-
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a heartwarming, illustrated book about friendship, kindness, and self-discovery, offering simple yet profound life lessons for readers of all ages. - Previous 1 2 3 4 … 27 Next
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