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Further Experiences of an Irish R.M.

by E. Oe. (Edith Oenone) Somerville (1858–1949) · Martin Ross (1862–1915)

古登堡编号 #38108 英语 · 公版 下载 433 次 人气排名 #33776 / 53498
BritishHumorous stories, EnglishIrelandJustices of the peace
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"Further Experiences of an Irish R.M." by E. Œ. Somerville and Martin Ross is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story continues to explore the humorous and chaotic life of Major Sinclair Yeates, a land agent in rural Ireland, who finds himself embroiled in the peculiarities of country life, including hunting, community events, and the eccentricities of local characters. At the start of the book, Major Yeates is reluctantly stepping into the role of Deputy Master of Foxhounds while his friend Flurry Knox is away serving in the South African War. He is immediately beset by a series of comical problems, including managing the expectations of locals seeking compensation for their livestock lost to the hounds, while also dealing with his own inexperience and the chaos of preparing for a hunt. The scene is set with vivid descriptions of his surroundings and provides a comedic look at the challenges he faces during the photo session meant to document the hunt, which spirals into further calamity when the hounds unexpectedly take off after a fox. The opening deftly captures the blend of humor and the charming absurdity of Yeates's life, promising more misadventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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