Oakshott Castle: Being The Memoir Of An Eccentric Nobleman (1876)

By Henry Kingsley

Book Overview

Oakshott Castle is a memoir written by Henry Kingsley in 1876. The book is about an eccentric nobleman named Sir Nigel Oakshott, who lives in a castle in England. The memoir is written in the first person and is narrated by Sir Nigel himself. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Sir Nigel's life. The first chapter introduces Sir Nigel and his castle, while the second chapter covers his childhood and upbringing. The subsequent chapters cover his travels, his love life, and his various eccentricities. Throughout the book, Sir Nigel comes across as a complex and fascinating character. He is intelligent and witty, but also prone to bouts of melancholy and eccentric behavior. He is also deeply passionate about his various interests, which include literature, music, and art. Overall, Oakshott Castle is a fascinating and entertaining memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of an eccentric nobleman in Victorian England. The book is well-written and engaging, and is sure to appeal to anyone interested in history, literature, or the lives of the British aristocracy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437123880
• ISBN13: 9781437123883
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"