Jorrocks’s Jaunts and Jollities – Robert Smith Surtees – 1874

Description

“Jorrocks’s Jaunts and Jollities” by Robert Smith Surtees is a delightful exploration of the eccentric exploits of Mr. John Jorrocks, a renowned sporting citizen. Published in 1874 by George Routledge and Sons, this fourth edition is revised and enlarged, offering readers an enriched experience of Jorrocks’s adventures. The book is beautifully illustrated with sixteen colored illustrations by Henry Alken, capturing the essence of 19th-century sporting life. The red cloth cover is adorned with intricate gold and black illustrations, depicting scenes of hunting and riding, reflecting the book’s vibrant content. This volume is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of sporting fiction and humor, showcasing Surtees’s masterful storytelling and Alken’s artistic prowess.