The Chase, A Poem: To Which Is Added Hobbinol, Or The Rural Games (1767)

By William Somerville

Book Overview

The Chase, A Poem: To Which Is Added Hobbinol, Or The Rural Games is a book written by William Somervile and published in 1767. The book is a long poem that describes the excitement and thrill of hunting, particularly fox hunting. The poem is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the hunt, including the preparation, the chase, the kill, and the aftermath. In addition to the main poem, the book also includes a second poem called Hobbinol, Or The Rural Games. This poem is a pastoral work that describes the various games and activities that take place in the countryside, such as archery, wrestling, and dancing. Overall, The Chase, A Poem: To Which Is Added Hobbinol, Or The Rural Games is a classic work of English literature that captures the spirit of the 18th-century countryside and the thrill of the hunt. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English poetry, hunting, or rural life.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: 1165775239
• ISBN13: 9781165775231
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"