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Recollections And Anecdotes Of The Camp, The Court, And The Clubs (1877)

Recollections And Anecdotes Of The Camp, The Court, And The Clubs (1877)

Gronow, Rees Howell

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ISBN10: 1120022851
ISBN13: 9781120022851
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Recollections And Anecdotes Of The Camp, The Court, And The Clubs is a book written by Rees Howell Gronow and originally published in 1877. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and stories from Gronow's time as a soldier, courtier, and member of various social clubs in 19th century England. Gronow served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a member of the court of King William IV. He was also a member of several prestigious clubs in London, including the Guards Club and the Carlton Club. The book is divided into chapters based on different topics, such as military life, court life, and social clubs. Within each chapter, Gronow shares humorous and entertaining stories about his experiences and the people he met. The anecdotes include tales of high society parties, military campaigns, and encounters with famous figures such as the Duke of Wellington and Queen Victoria. Gronow's writing style is lively and engaging, and the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural norms of 19th century England. Overall, Recollections And Anecdotes Of The Camp, The Court, And The Clubs is an entertaining and informative read for anyone interested in history, social customs, or personal memoirs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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