"In Mr. Knox's Country" is a delightful collection of stories by the celebrated literary duo E. Somerville and Martin Ross. Set against the lush, rugged backdrop of rural Ireland, these tales capture the eccentricities and charms of the Anglo-Irish gentry and the local peasantry at the turn of the twentieth century. The narrative follows the misadventures of Major Sinclair Yeates, a Resident Magistrate who finds himself continually entangled in the humorous schemes and social complexities of his neighbors, most notably the ...
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"In Mr. Knox's Country" is a delightful collection of stories by the celebrated literary duo E. Somerville and Martin Ross. Set against the lush, rugged backdrop of rural Ireland, these tales capture the eccentricities and charms of the Anglo-Irish gentry and the local peasantry at the turn of the twentieth century. The narrative follows the misadventures of Major Sinclair Yeates, a Resident Magistrate who finds himself continually entangled in the humorous schemes and social complexities of his neighbors, most notably the irrepressible Flurry Knox. Through vivid prose and sharp wit, the authors explore themes of horsemanship, fox hunting, and the intricate social hierarchies of the Irish countryside. The book is renowned for its authentic dialogue and its ability to evoke the atmosphere of a bygone era with both affection and satire. As part of the beloved "Irish R.M." series, "In Mr. Knox's Country" remains a masterpiece of Irish comedic literature, offering a perfect blend of slapstick comedy and keen social observation. Readers are transported to a world of chaotic race meetings, damp landscapes, and unforgettable characters that continue to resonate for their warmth and humor. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of In Mr Knox's Country to cart. $14.65, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1915 by Longmans.
Add this copy of In Mr Knox's Country to cart. $17.48, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1925 by Harrap.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) Reissue. Free end papers browned; scattered foxing throughout; binding tight; spine a little bumped at head & foot.
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Add this copy of In Mr. Knox's Country to cart. $45.00, very good condition, Sold by HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boston, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1915 by Longmans, Green.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 12mo-over 6.75"-7.75" tall; Gift quality first edition hardcover in taupe cloth covered boards with gilt title spine and Longmans' Colonial Edition imprinted in black at the foot of the backstrip. Three board tips are sharp, one lightly bumped, spine ends are bumped and it is lacking the dj. Endpapers age toned but there is no writing, tears, soil or faults within whatsoever. Includes 8 full page duo-tone plates by Miss Somerville. 312pp text is crisp and complete. In this third and final volume of stories about Major Sinclair Yeates, he encounters familiar friends-old Mr. Knox, Mr and Mrs Flurry Knox-and new-Major Apollo Riggs, the 'Comte de Pralines', the innumerable McRorys-whilst meeting fresh adventures out yachting, at a country auction, in London, and of course, in the hunting field.
Add this copy of In Mr. Knox's Country to cart. $37.88, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2017 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
While the Somerville's books are entertaining - the real value is the story set within the social context of Ireland in the last years before the change from British government to Ireland as an independent Nation.
I studied Irish History at Trinity (Dublin) and these books were always held up as good insight into a culture and time that has all but vanished.
Whether your purpose is a good read or social context - it's work taking a look.
