Author: Anon
Title: Fictional Memoir of a Man from Monmouthshire
Description: None, None, c1940. Paperback. A seemingly fictional memoir of a male narrator, told through his relationship with horses and how they have affected his life. The chapters provide highlights of his life, from childhood, to enlisting and fighting in the South African War, to enlisting i This work is from the twentieth century, and is the author's draft. There are several pencil and pen annotations, as well as blanks with notes to fill in further information later. The work regards the coming-of-age of the omniscient narrator, and their equestrian experiences. This is in addition to providing the reader with insight into the breeding of, and nature of horses. There are three main sections to the work, the narrator's childhood, their experiences during the South African War of 1899, enlisting in World War I and then a summary final chapter written in 1939. The anonymous author of this work seems well-informed regarding the breeding of hunting and race horses, as indicated by the passion in writing and the appendix, which provides 'The Cost of A Hunter from a Foal to 5 1/2 years if Bred on a 500 Acre Mixed Farm and Trained by the Owner&apos. They also discuss derbies in detail and show jumping. Despite some very plausible information, it seems that this work is fictitious and 'Llanover Castle' and 'Clyther Manor' seem to be allusions to Llanover Garden, Monmouthshire and Clytha Park of Monmouthshire. The Fernley family referred to appear to be completely fictitious, as is Lord Carbery. A very scarce, and possibly unpublished work in the working draft form. In paper wraps. Externally, sound. Chipping to the extremities. A juvenile pencil hand to the front wrap 'Duddy&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional correctional pen and pencil annotations by the author, not affecting the text. Odd spots to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Keywords: Monmouthshire Horses World War I South African War Horses None
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Title: Fictional Memoir of a Man from Monmouthshire
Description: None, None, c1940. Paperback. A seemingly fictional memoir of a male narrator, told through his relationship with horses and how they have affected his life. The chapters provide highlights of his life, from childhood, to enlisting and fighting in the South African War, to enlisting i This work is from the twentieth century, and is the author's draft. There are several pencil and pen annotations, as well as blanks with notes to fill in further information later. The work regards the coming-of-age of the omniscient narrator, and their equestrian experiences. This is in addition to providing the reader with insight into the breeding of, and nature of horses. There are three main sections to the work, the narrator's childhood, their experiences during the South African War of 1899, enlisting in World War I and then a summary final chapter written in 1939. The anonymous author of this work seems well-informed regarding the breeding of hunting and race horses, as indicated by the passion in writing and the appendix, which provides 'The Cost of A Hunter from a Foal to 5 1/2 years if Bred on a 500 Acre Mixed Farm and Trained by the Owner&apos. They also discuss derbies in detail and show jumping. Despite some very plausible information, it seems that this work is fictitious and 'Llanover Castle' and 'Clyther Manor' seem to be allusions to Llanover Garden, Monmouthshire and Clytha Park of Monmouthshire. The Fernley family referred to appear to be completely fictitious, as is Lord Carbery. A very scarce, and possibly unpublished work in the working draft form. In paper wraps. Externally, sound. Chipping to the extremities. A juvenile pencil hand to the front wrap 'Duddy&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional correctional pen and pencil annotations by the author, not affecting the text. Odd spots to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Keywords: Monmouthshire Horses World War I South African War Horses None
Price: GBP 235.00 = appr. US$ 335.58 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 636L6
- Book number: 636L6
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