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A Memoir Of Robert Surtees (1852) is a biographical work written by George Taylor. The book is a tribute to Robert Surtees, a renowned English novelist and sportsman who is best known for his works on fox hunting. The memoir provides a detailed account of Surtees' life and achievements, including his literary works, his love for fox hunting, and his contributions to the sport.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Surtees' life. The first chapter provides an introduction to Surtees and his family background, while the subsequent chapters delve into his literary works and his passion for fox hunting. The memoir also includes anecdotes and stories from Surtees' life, giving readers a glimpse into his personality and character.Throughout the book, Taylor highlights Surtees' contributions to the sport of fox hunting, including his role in popularizing the sport and his efforts to improve the breeding of foxhounds. The memoir also explores Surtees' relationships with other notable figures of his time, including Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray.Overall, A Memoir Of Robert Surtees (1852) is a comprehensive and engaging biography that celebrates the life and achievements of one of England's most beloved novelists and sportsmen.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.