Robert Smith Surtees
Robert Smith Surtees was an English editor, novelist, and sporting writer. He was born on May 17, 1805, in The Riding, Northumberland, and died on March 16, 1864. Surtees is best known for his creation of the character Jorrocks, an eccentric sporting grocer, which first appeared in his publication 'New Sporting Magazine'. He wrote several novels featuring Jorrocks, including 'Jorrocks' Jaunts and Jollities' and 'Handley Cross'. Surtees' work is noted for its vivid portrayal of English country life and sporting culture during the Victorian era.
Books
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1. Soapey Sponge's Sporting Tour
The book chronicles the humorous and satirical adventures of Soapey Sponge, a sporting enthusiast and social climber, as he travels through the English countryside in pursuit of hunting, horse racing, and other country sports. Along the way, he encounters a variety of eccentric characters and becomes entangled in comical situations, often highlighting the foibles and pretensions of the rural gentry. His escapades serve to satirize the Victorian obsession with social status and the peculiarities of the British sporting world.
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