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The following pages of Adventures should be looked upon and read as though one had chanced to meet the Author at a country-house party, and after a British breakfast, damask tablecloth, silver, silver everywhere, and roses and roUs and simmering dishes, and honey taken episodically by each guest as he and she strolls into the dining-room during! the course of the mbrning, two or three or four of the number of either sex happen to stroll out upon the soft emerald lawn and stand under the big cedar that ades thiem from the sun, already high risen in the sky. The Author tells some of his experiences for tweaity minutes or so, after which the iimpromptu party separates, to meet perhaps, equally by accident, after luncheon, in one of the broad baywindows looking over thje lake and distant woodlands :one sohtary church spire gives a note of idealism to the landscape. More stories then, and perhaps a boatinig excursion on the lake, where some may get a little wet, but they wi Unot catch a severe cold ,i The Author schief regret is that he is obliged toi monopolize the conversation on this occasion (for listening well to others is half of good conversation). A late famous ambassador, whose son was the authors good friend, was once stajdng with Dr. Jowett at BaU
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an enchanting autobiography of the author's life experiences from birth through early adulthood in the early 1900s. Born in Paris to a Scottish family, the author recounts his childhood in aristocratic society, filled with notable figures and lively anecdotes. As a young man, he began his education at boarding school in England, offering a critical perspective on the educational standards of his day. The author then explores the landscapes and traditions of his family estate in Scotland, immersing the reader in the rich history and folklore of the region. With vivid prose, he describes hunting and fishing expeditions, revealing his love for the outdoors and the natural world. This book not only provides a glimpse into the life of a young man from a privileged background but also captures the essence of a bygone era, exploring themes of family, tradition, and personal growth. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332506439_0
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