Christopher in his Sporting Jacket

Christopher in his Sporting Jacket Synopsis

This vintage book contains John Wilson's 1901 work, "e;Christopher in his Sporting Jacket"e;. Originally published in "e;Blackwood"e; in 1828, it is a delightful chronicle of sporting life and exquisite idyll of natural boyhood. This volume will appeal to those with a love of the outdoors and rural pursuits, and it would make for a charming addition to any collection.

Contents include:

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• Crash Goes the Top-Timber of the Five-Barred Gate"e
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• She is a Salmon, Therefore to be woo'd-She is a Salmon, therefore to be Won"e
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• Up Runs the Tyro Ready-Cocked"e
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• Well, then, After Cat-killing comes Coursing"e
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• Hark Forward, Tantivy"e
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• Well Done, Fro!"e
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• What a Twinkling of Fists and Shillelas!"e
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• A Red-Deer-A Stag of Ten"e
• . Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text