Farnol, Jeffery, 1878-1952 / 2008-07-25 00:00:00

EBOOK, THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN ***


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THE AMATEUR GENTLEMAN
BY
JEFFERY FARNOL
AUTHOR OF "THE BROAD HIGHWAY"
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY
HERMAN PFEIFER



TO MY FATHER WHO HAS EVER CHOSEN THE "HARDER WAY,"
WHICH IS A PATH THAT CAN BE TRODDEN ONLY BY THE FOOT OF A MAN


CONTENTS

CHAPTER
I In which Barnabas Knocks Down his Father, though as Dutifully as
may be.
II In which is Much Unpleasing Matter regarding Silk Purses, Sows'
Ears, Men, and Gentlemen.
III How Barnabas Set Out for London Town.
IV How Barnabas Fell In with a Pedler of Books, and Purchased a
"Priceless Wollum".
V In which the Historian Sees Fit to Introduce a Lady of Quality;
and Further Narrates How Barnabas Tore a Wonderful Bottle-green
Coat.
VI Of the Bewitchment of Black Eyelashes; and of a Fateful Lace
Handkerchief
VII In which may be Found Divers Rules and Maxims for the Art of
Bowing.
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