Hillingdon Hall Or The Cockney Squire

Hillingdon Hall Or The Cockney Squire: A Tale Of Country Life is a novel written by Robert Smith Surtees and first published in 1888. The book tells the story of a wealthy London merchant named John Jorrocks, who buys a country estate called Hillingdon Hall in order to escape the city and live the life of a country squire. Jorrocks is a comical and eccentric character, with a love for fox hunting and a penchant for Cockney slang. The novel follows his adventures as he tries to adapt to country life and win the respect of his new neighbors. Along the way, he gets involved in various misadventures, including a disastrous attempt to breed a champion racehorse and a run-in with a group of poachers.Despite his many mishaps, Jorrocks ultimately wins the hearts of his neighbors and becomes a beloved figure in the local community. The novel is filled with colorful characters, humorous anecdotes, and vivid descriptions of country life in nineteenth-century England. Hillingdon Hall Or The Cockney Squire is considered one of Surtees' best works and is praised for its wit, humor, and lively portrayal of rural life. The book is a classic of English literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the British countryside.Illustrated By Wildrake, Heath, Jellicoe.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.