The Amateur Gentleman

The Amateur Gentleman is a novel written by Jeffery Farnol. It tells the story of a young man named Barnabas Barty who is falsely accused of cheating at cards and as a result, is expelled from his club and his family's home. Determined to clear his name, Barnabas embarks on a journey to London where he becomes involved in a series of adventures, including duels, romance, and a daring rescue. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a highwayman, a beautiful actress, and a wealthy heiress. As Barnabas navigates the treacherous world of high society and the criminal underworld, he learns valuable lessons about honor, courage, and the true meaning of being a gentleman. The Amateur Gentleman is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and redemption set against the backdrop of Regency England.""Yes, sir, devilish swell affair, with gentlemen to ride, and Royalty to look on--a race of races! London's agog with it, all the clubs discuss it, coffee houses ring with it, inns and taverns clamor with it--soul and honor, betting--everywhere. The odds slightly favor Sir Mortimer Carnaby's 'Clasher'; but Viscount Devenham's 'Moonraker' is well up. Then there's Captain Slingsby's 'Rascal, ' Mr. Tressider's 'Pilot, ' Lord Jerningham's 'Clinker, ' and five or six others. But, as I tell you, 'Clasher' and 'Moonraker' carry the money, though many knowing ones are sweet on the 'Rascal.' But, surely, you must have heard of the great steeplechase? Devilish ugly course, they tell me.""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.